CVE-2014-4496

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.

Score

CVSS 2.0 5.0 Medium

Status

Modified - product-security@apple.com

Published

2015-01-30

Last modified

2024-08-06

Weaknesses

CWE-264

Affected products

• Iphone Os (Apple)
• Tvos (Apple)

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00002.html
• http://support.apple.com/HT204245
• http://support.apple.com/HT204246
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72334
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031652
• https://support.apple.com/HT204413