CVE-2014-4496 json
The mach_port_kobject interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly restrict kernel-address…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2014-4423
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The mach_port_kobject interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly restrict kernel-address and heap-permutation information, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app.
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1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
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support.apple.com
/HT204245
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT204246
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT204413
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/72334
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1031652
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4496
- NVD CVE-2014-4496
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