CVE-2014-4494 json
Springboard in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 does not properly validate signatures when determining whether to solicit an app trust decision from…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2014-4421
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 60%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Springboard in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 does not properly validate signatures when determining whether to solicit an app trust decision from the user, which allows attackers to bypass intended first-launch restrictions by leveraging access to an enterprise distribution certificate for signing a crafted app.
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0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT204245
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1031652
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4494
- NVD CVE-2014-4494
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