CVE-2014-4457 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass binary-execution restrictions in iOS Sandbox Profiles via a crafted application, enabling privilege escalation or code execution.
- 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-2014-4457?
CVE-2014-4457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Nov 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 Sandbox Profiles subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 does not properly implement the debugserver sandbox, which allows attackers to bypass intended binary-execution restrictions via a crafted application that is run during a time period when debugging is not enabled.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4457?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4457?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4457 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4457 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4457 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vx6j-975v-q7xp.