CVE-2014-4386 Race condition in n/a

Low 1.9 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit a race condition in iOS app installation to gain privileges and install unverified apps.

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-2014-4386?

CVE-2014-4386 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Race condition in the App Installation feature in Apple iOS before 8 allows local users to gain privileges and install unverified apps by leveraging /tmp write access.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4386?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4386?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4386 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-4386 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4386 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh4w-3cgw-324g.

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