CVE-2014-4374 XML external entity in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary files on iOS devices by exploiting an XML External Entity vulnerability in the NSXMLParser component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4374?
CVE-2014-4374 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
NSXMLParser in Foundation in Apple iOS before 8 allows attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4374?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4374?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4374 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4374 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4374 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88pj-vv22-37g3.