CVE-2014-4422 Weak cryptography in n/a
Attackers can bypass kernel-hardening protections by exploiting predictable random numbers during the iOS boot process.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4422?
CVE-2014-4422 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 uses a predictable random number generator during the early portion of the boot process, which allows attackers to bypass certain kernel-hardening protection mechanisms by using a user-space process to observe data related to the random numbers.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4422?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4422?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4422 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4422 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4422 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m423-xcxx-rppr.