CVE-2014-4379 json
An unspecified IOHIDFamily function in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking to prevent reading of kernel p…
published 2014-09-18 12 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-4306
- cvss
- 7.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.1 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
vendor-advisory
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT6443
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/69921
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/96080
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT6441
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securitytracker.com
/id/1030866
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT6442
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securityfocus.com
/bid/69882
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4379
- NVD CVE-2014-4379
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