First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the App Installation feature in Apple iOS before 8 allows local users to install unverified apps by triggering code-signature validation of an unintended bundle.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iPhone OS | <=7.1.2 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.0 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.0.1 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.0.2 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.0.3 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.0.4 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.0.5 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.0.6 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.1 | |
Apple iPhone OS | =7.1.1 |
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CVE-2014-4384 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to install unverified apps.
CVE-2014-4384 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8 and including iOS 7.1.2.
To fix CVE-2014-4384, users should upgrade to iOS version 8 or later.
CVE-2014-4384 is a directory traversal vulnerability specifically in the App Installation feature of iOS.
Yes, CVE-2014-4384 allows local users to install unverified apps, compromising device security.