CVE-2014-4379

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.

Score

CVSS 2.0 7.1 High

Status

Modified - product-security@apple.com

Published

2014-09-18

Last modified

2024-08-06

Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected products

• Iphone Os (Apple)
• Mac Os X (Apple)
• Tvos (Apple)

References

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69921
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96080