CVE-2014-4412: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 18 2014(Updated: )
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2014-09-17-1 and APPLE-SA-2014-09-17-2.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=7.1.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.4 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.5 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.0.6 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =7.1.1 |
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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://secunia.com/advisories/61306
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61318
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6440
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69881
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69973
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96032
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-41
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6537
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4412?
CVE-2014-4412 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4412?
To fix CVE-2014-4412, update affected devices to a version of iOS or tvOS that is 8.0 or higher.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-4412?
CVE-2014-4412 affects Apple iOS versions 7.x and tvOS versions up to 6.2.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-4412?
CVE-2014-4412 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service through memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-4412 still exploitable on current devices?
No, CVE-2014-4412 is no longer exploitable on devices that have been updated to patched versions beyond 8.0 for iOS and 7.0 for tvOS.
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