CVE-2014-4404: Apple OS X Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2014
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily 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 key-mapping properties.

Other sources

Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X, which affects, iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.

CISA

Affected Software

21 affected components
Apple OS X
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.0.2
Apple tvOS<=6.2
Apple tvOS=6.0
Apple tvOS=6.0.1
Apple tvOS=6.0.2
Apple tvOS=6.1
Apple tvOS=6.1.1
Apple tvOS=6.1.2
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
Apple iPhone OS<8.0
Apple tvOS<7.0

Event History

Sep 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 10, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 58274
Event
via NVD·05:13 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4404?

CVE-2014-4404 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4404?

To fix CVE-2014-4404, users should update their Apple iOS and OS X systems to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2014-4404?

CVE-2014-4404 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8, OS X versions prior to 10.10.3, and tvOS versions prior to 7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4404?

CVE-2014-4404 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability within the IOHIDFamily component.

5

Can CVE-2014-4404 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-4404 can be exploited remotely through crafted applications that manipulate key-mapping properties.

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