CVE-2014-4476: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 30, 2015
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Updated

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 8.1.3; Apple Safari before 6.2.3, 7.x before 7.1.3, and 8.x before 8.0.3; and Apple TV before 7.0.3, 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 CVE-2014-4477 and CVE-2014-4479.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Apple Safari<=6.2.2
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=7.1.1
Apple Safari=7.1.2
Apple Safari=8.0.0
Apple Safari=8.0.1
Apple Safari=8.0.2
Apple iTunes<=12.1
Apple iPhone OS<=8.1.2
Apple tvOS<=7.0.1

Event History

Jan 30, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4476?

CVE-2014-4476 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4476?

To fix CVE-2014-4476, users should update their affected Apple software to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4476?

CVE-2014-4476 affects multiple versions of Apple Safari, iTunes, iOS, and tvOS prior to their respective updates that mitigated the vulnerability.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-4476?

CVE-2014-4476 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application through crafted web content.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4476 if I cannot update?

Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2014-4476, so updating to a secure version is the best option.

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