CVE-2014-4461 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on iOS and Apple TV devices by exploiting a kernel validation flaw via a malicious application.
- 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-2014-4461?
CVE-2014-4461 is a critical memory corruption 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 kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly validate IOSharedDataQueue object metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4461?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4461?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-4461 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4461 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7m3-66qf-cgxx.