CVE-2014-4389: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )
Integer overflow in IOKit in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via an application that provides crafted API arguments.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone OS | <=7.1.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.0.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.0.4 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.0.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.0.6 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =7.1.1 | |
| tvOS | <=6.2 | |
| tvOS | =6.0 | |
| tvOS | =6.0.1 | |
| tvOS | =6.0.2 | |
| tvOS | =6.1 | |
| tvOS | =6.1.1 | |
| tvOS | =6.1.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.9.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69950
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96112
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4389?
CVE-2014-4389 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution in a privileged context.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4389?
To fix CVE-2014-4389, users should update their Apple iOS devices to the latest version available, which has addressed this vulnerability.
Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2014-4389?
CVE-2014-4389 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8.0, including all versions from 7.0 to 7.1.1.
Does CVE-2014-4389 affect any versions of macOS?
Yes, CVE-2014-4389 affects macOS versions up to 10.9.4.
What types of devices are impacted by CVE-2014-4389?
CVE-2014-4389 impacts iPhones, Apple TVs, and other devices running the affected versions of iOS and tvOS.
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