CVE-2014-4409: Infoleak
Published Sep 18, 2014
·Updated
WebKit in Apple iOS before 8 makes it easier for remote attackers to track users during private browsing via a crafted web site that reads HTML5 application-cache data that had been stored during normal browsing.
Affected Software
10 affected components
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
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-2014-4409?
CVE-2014-4409 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user privacy.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-4409?
To mitigate CVE-2014-4409, users should upgrade to a version of iOS later than 8.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4409?
CVE-2014-4409 affects Apple iOS versions from 7.0 through 7.1.1.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2014-4409 enable?
CVE-2014-4409 enables remote attackers to track users during private browsing.
5
What is the main cause of CVE-2014-4409?
CVE-2014-4409 is caused by WebKit's handling of HTML5 application-cache data.