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CVE-2014-4380

9.3 · HIGH

The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's conte…

Published Sep 18, 2014appleCWE-119EPSS 3.22%

Overview

CVE-2014-4380 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple tvos. It was published on September 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context via a crafted application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update tvos 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
appletvos0Affected
appleiphone_os0Affected
applemac_os_x0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4380?

CVE-2014-4380 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple tvos. It was published on September 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-4380?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2014-4380?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update tvos 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-2014-4380?

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