CVE-2014-1356 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 1 Jul 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Apple devices by sending crafted IPC messages via a malicious application.

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

What is CVE-2014-1356?

CVE-2014-1356 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 1 Jul 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in launchd in Apple iOS before 7.1.2, Apple OS X before 10.9.4, and Apple TV before 6.1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted application that sends IPC messages.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1356?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1356?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1356 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-2014-1356 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1356 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j53g-2hxq-wwg5.