CVE-2014-4495 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 30 Jan 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass read-only memory restrictions in the kernel via a crafted app, potentially escalating privileges on Apple devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-4495?

CVE-2014-4495 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 30 Jan 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not enforce the read-only attribute of a shared memory segment during use of a custom cache mode, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4495?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4495?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4495 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-4495 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4495 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-78gc-w4gp-4799.