Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-4379
An unspecified IOHIDFamily function in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking to prevent reading of kernel pointers, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.
Vulnerability category: Overflow
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-4379
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.14%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 48 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4379
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.1
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
8.6
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6.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4379
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-4379
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
About the security content of iOS 8 - Apple Support
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
About the security content of OS X Mavericks v10.9.5 and Security Update 2014-004 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96080
Apple iOS and Apple TV IOHIDFamily security bypass CVE-2014-4379 Vulnerability Report
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
About the security content of Apple TV 7 - Apple Support
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
Apple iOS Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Obtain Information and Execute Arbitrary Code andLocal Users Gain Elevated Privileges and Deny Service - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69921
Apple TV/Mac OS X/iOS CVE-2014-4379 Out of Bounds Read Memory Corruption Vulnerability
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
RETIRED: Apple iOS Prior to iOS 8 and TV Prior to TV 7 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Products affected by CVE-2014-4379
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*