CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-4492

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

libnetcore in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not verify that certain values have the expected data type. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a _networkd context via a crafted XPC message from a sandboxed app.

Risk Assessment

The lack of data type verification can lead to serious security vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to execute remote code, which poses a threat to the integrity and confidentiality of systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

libnetcore in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not verify that certain values have the expected data type, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in an _networkd context via a crafted XPC message from a sandboxed app, as demonstrated by lack of verification of the XPC dictionary data type.

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