CVE-2014-8840 json
The iTunes Store component in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass a Safari sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging…
published 2015-01-30 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-8670
- cvss
- 6.8
- 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
The iTunes Store component in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass a Safari sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging redirection of an SSL URL to the iTunes Store.
Exploit prediction
2.24% 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 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-310 Cryptographic Issues
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
- zerodayinitiative.com /advisories/ZDI-15-010/
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/100533
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1031652
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-8840
- NVD CVE-2014-8840
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