CVE-2014-4407 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 18 Sep 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can read sensitive kernel memory via crafted IOKit calls in iOS and Apple TV, requiring an upgrade to secure versions.

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

What is CVE-2014-4407?

CVE-2014-4407 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IOKit in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize kernel memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content information via an application that makes crafted IOKit function calls.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4407?

It affects 3 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2014-4407?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4407 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-4407 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4407 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-85w9-2jv3-q7wv.