CVE-2014-1278 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 14 Mar 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit an out-of-bounds memory access in the iOS kernel to gain privileges or crash the device.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-1278?

CVE-2014-1278 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 14 Mar 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and device crash) via a crafted call.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1278?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1278?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1278 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-1278 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1278 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwf3-wwfv-qhwm.