First published: Fri Jan 30 2015(Updated: )
IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly validate resource-queue metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
iPhone OS | <=8.1.2 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.1 | |
tvOS | <=7.0.1 |
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CVE-2014-4488 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.
To fix CVE-2014-4488, users should update their devices to the latest software version: iOS 8.1.3, OS X 10.10.2, or tvOS 7.0.3 or higher.
CVE-2014-4488 affects Apple iOS versions before 8.1.3, OS X versions before 10.10.2, and tvOS versions before 7.0.3.
CVE-2014-4488 can be exploited by attackers through crafted applications to execute arbitrary code.
Using devices vulnerable to CVE-2014-4488 poses a security risk and it is strongly recommended to apply the necessary updates.