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CVE-2014-4404

Apple OS X Heap-Based Buffer Overflow

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 48.9%
  1. Published18 Sept 2014
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Feb 2022
  3. Remediation due10 Aug 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X, which affects, iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.

Added to KEV: 10 Feb 2022Federal remediation due: 10 Aug 2022

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via an application that provides crafted key-mapping properties.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple iPhone OS< 8.0
Apple Mac OS X≥ 10.10.1 < 10.10.3 · < 10.10.0
Apple Tvos< 7.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple iPhone OS≥ 8.0
Apple Mac OS X≥ 10.10.3
Apple Tvos≥ 7.0

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2014-4404 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-4404 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Feb 2022.

How severe is CVE-2014-4404?

CVE-2014-4404 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 48.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2014-4404?

Affected products include Apple iPhone OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Tvos.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4404?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPhone OS 8.0, Apple Mac OS X 10.10.3, Apple Tvos 7.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.