CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-1278

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via a crafted call.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation or device crashes, posing a significant security threat to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and minimize the associated risks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and device crash) via a crafted call.

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