CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-4380

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

The lack of proper bounds checking poses a serious security risk, enabling attackers to gain full control over the device's kernel.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures to protect against potential attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context via a crafted application.

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