CVE-2014-4473: Medium severity itunes vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2014
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Updated

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.2.1, 7.x before 7.1.1, and 8.x before 8.0.1, 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-2014-12-2-1.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Apple iTunes<=12.1
Apple iPhone OS<=8.1.2
Apple tvOS<=7.0.1
Apple Safari<=6.2.0
Apple Safari=7.0
Apple Safari=7.0.1
Apple Safari=7.0.2
Apple Safari=7.0.3
Apple Safari=7.0.4
Apple Safari=7.0.5
Apple Safari=7.0.6
Apple Safari=7.1.0
Apple Safari=8.0.0

Event History

Dec 10, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4473?

CVE-2014-4473 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4473?

To fix CVE-2014-4473, upgrade to Apple Safari version 6.2.1 or later, or update your affected devices with the latest security patches.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2014-4473?

CVE-2014-4473 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 6.2.1, as well as specific versions of iTunes, iPhone OS, and tvOS.

4

What are the risks of CVE-2014-4473?

The risks associated with CVE-2014-4473 include the potential for remote code execution and application crashes leading to denial of service.

5

What should users of affected software do regarding CVE-2014-4473?

Users of affected software should immediately update their applications and devices to the latest versions to mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2014-4473.

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