Improper input validation in Apple Iphone OS
CVE-2014-4461
The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly validate IOSharedDataQueue object metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted application.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.034 (87.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Apple Iphone_os — versions 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2
- Apple Mac_os_x — versions 10.8.5, 10.9.5, 10.10.0
- Apple Tvos — versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4461?
- CVE-2014-4461 is a vulnerability in Apple Iphone OS, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2014-11-18.
- Is CVE-2014-4461 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.