CVE-2014-4386 Race condition in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jh4w-3cgw-324g.