What is the severity of CVE-2014-4484?

CVE-2014-4484 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote code execution and denial of service risks.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4484?

To fix CVE-2014-4484, update your Apple iOS to version 8.1.3 or later, macOS to version 10.10.2 or later, and tvOS to version 7.0.3 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4484?

CVE-2014-4484 affects Apple iOS before version 8.1.3, macOS before version 10.10.2, and tvOS before version 7.0.3.

What should I do if I can't update to mitigate CVE-2014-4484?

If unable to update, consider implementing additional security measures such as restricting file access and monitoring for unusual activity to mitigate CVE-2014-4484.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4484

high

7.5

CWE

30/1/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-4484

Q: What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2014-4484?

CVE-2014-4484 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a crafted .dfont file.

First published: Fri Jan 30 2015(Updated: )

FontParser in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, 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 .dfont file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=8.1.2
macOS Yosemite	<=10.10.1
tvOS	<=7.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4484?
CVE-2014-4484 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote code execution and denial of service risks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4484?
To fix CVE-2014-4484, update your Apple iOS to version 8.1.3 or later, macOS to version 10.10.2 or later, and tvOS to version 7.0.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4484?
CVE-2014-4484 affects Apple iOS before version 8.1.3, macOS before version 10.10.2, and tvOS before version 7.0.3.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2014-4484?
CVE-2014-4484 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a crafted .dfont file.
What should I do if I can't update to mitigate CVE-2014-4484?
If unable to update, consider implementing additional security measures such as restricting file access and monitoring for unusual activity to mitigate CVE-2014-4484.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4484?
CVE-2014-4484 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote code execution and denial of service risks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4484?
To fix CVE-2014-4484, update your Apple iOS to version 8.1.3 or later, macOS to version 10.10.2 or later, and tvOS to version 7.0.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4484?
CVE-2014-4484 affects Apple iOS before version 8.1.3, macOS before version 10.10.2, and tvOS before version 7.0.3.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2014-4484?
CVE-2014-4484 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a crafted .dfont file.
What should I do if I can't update to mitigate CVE-2014-4484?
If unable to update, consider implementing additional security measures such as restricting file access and monitoring for unusual activity to mitigate CVE-2014-4484.