CVE-2014-4381

9.3 · HIGH

Libnotify in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a crafted application.

Published Sep 18, 2014appleCWE-119EPSS 3.42%AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-4381 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. 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

Libnotify in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a crafted application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x 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

Vendor	Product	Status
apple	mac_os_x	Affected
apple	iphone_os	Affected
apple	tvos	Affected

References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html Refsecunia.com/advisories/61318 Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT6441 Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT6442 Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT6443 Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69882 Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/69931 Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1030866 Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96083

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What is CVE-2014-4381?

CVE-2014-4381 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on September 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-4381?

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-2014-4381?

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