CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-4422

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 uses a predictable random number generator during the early portion of the boot process. This allows attackers to bypass certain kernel-hardening protection mechanisms by using a user-space process to observe data related to the random numbers.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass kernel protections, potentially leading to privilege escalation and system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 uses a predictable random number generator during the early portion of the boot process, which allows attackers to bypass certain kernel-hardening protection mechanisms by using a user-space process to observe data related to the random numbers.

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