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CVE-2014-1271

7.8 · HIGH

CoreCapture in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly validate IOKit API calls, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device crash) via…

Published Mar 14, 2014appleCWE-20EPSS 1.28%

Overview

CVE-2014-1271 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple iphone_os. It was published on March 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CoreCapture in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly validate IOKit API calls, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device crash) via a crafted app.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update iphone_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
appleiphone_os0Affected
appletvos0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1271?

CVE-2014-1271 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple iphone_os. It was published on March 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-1271?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1271?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update iphone_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-1271?

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