CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-1271

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CoreCapture in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly validate IOKit API calls, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device crash) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely trigger device crashes, leading to service availability interruptions and potential losses for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

CoreCapture in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly validate IOKit API calls, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device crash) via a crafted app.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS