CVE-2014-4407: Infoleak

Published Sep 18, 2014
·
Updated

IOKit in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize kernel memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content information via an application that makes crafted IOKit function calls.

Affected Software

18 affected components
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 iOS and macOS<=10.9.5

Event History

Sep 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4407?

CVE-2014-4407 has a high severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive memory content information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4407?

To fix CVE-2014-4407, users should update their devices to the latest version of iOS or tvOS that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4407?

CVE-2014-4407 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8, Apple TV versions prior to 7, and macOS versions up to 10.9.5.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2014-4407 lead to data theft?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2014-4407 can allow attackers to obtain sensitive memory content, potentially leading to data theft.

5

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4407?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2014-4407 is available in the updated versions of the affected software.

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