CVE-2014-4484 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted .dfont file in Apple iOS, OS X, and TV.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4484?
CVE-2014-4484 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 30 Jan 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
FontParser in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted .dfont file.
Weakness: CWE-19
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4484?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4484?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4484 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-2014-4484 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4484 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xjp2-mpr3-rh6p.