CVE-2014-4465: Input Validation
First published: Wed Dec 10 2014(Updated: )
WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.2.1, 7.x before 7.1.1, and 8.x before 8.0.1 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences within an SVG file in the SRC attribute of an IMG element.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tvOS | <=7.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=8.1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | <=6.2.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =7.1.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =8.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Dec/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/HT204245
- http://support.apple.com/HT204246
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6596
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4465?
CVE-2014-4465 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow bypassing of the Same Origin Policy.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4465?
The fix for CVE-2014-4465 involves updating affected versions of Apple Safari to the latest version available, specifically 6.2.1 or later, 7.1.1 or later, and 8.0.1 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-4465?
CVE-2014-4465 affects Apple Safari versions before 6.2.1, 7.x versions before 7.1.1, and 8.x versions before 8.0.1, as well as certain versions of tvOS and iPhone OS.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-4465 enable?
CVE-2014-4465 enables remote attackers to perform cross-origin attacks by bypassing the Same Origin Policy through crafted CSS token sequences in SVG files.
Is there any mitigation for CVE-2014-4465 aside from upgrading?
There are no known mitigations for CVE-2014-4465 aside from upgrading to the patched versions of the affected software.
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