CVE-2014-4380 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary kernel code via a crafted application due to missing bounds checking in the IOHIDFamily kernel extension.
- 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-2014-4380?
CVE-2014-4380 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 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
The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4380?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4380?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4380 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-2014-4380 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4380 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwpq-hcj9-4p75.