CVE-2014-4484 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

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.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xjp2-mpr3-rh6p.

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