CVE-2014-4461 json
The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly validate IOSharedDataQueue object metadata, which allows a…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2014-4388
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.4%
- EPSS 3.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly validate IOSharedDataQueue object metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted application.
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3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT6590
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT204244
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/98774
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/71136
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1031231
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /en-us/HT204420
- support.apple.com /en-us/HT204418
- support.apple.com /en-us/HT6592
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4461
- NVD CVE-2014-4461
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