CVE-2014-4419: Low severity Apple tvOS vulnerability
The network-statistics interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content and memory-layout information via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4371, CVE-2014-4420, and CVE-2014-4421.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4419?
CVE-2014-4419 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to its potential for exposing sensitive memory information.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4419?
To mitigate CVE-2014-4419, update affected devices to the latest version of iOS or tvOS provided by Apple.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4419?
CVE-2014-4419 affects iOS versions prior to 8, tvOS versions prior to 7, and macOS versions up to 10.10.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4419?
CVE-2014-4419 is a memory initialization vulnerability in the network-statistics interface of Apple's kernel.
Can CVE-2014-4419 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-4419 requires the attacker to run a crafted application on the affected device, indicating it is not a remote vulnerability.