CVE-2014-4462

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4452.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.27% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00002.html vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62505 third party advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031231 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/62504 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98772 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71142 vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6592

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4462?
CVE-2014-4462 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4462?
To fix CVE-2014-4462, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-4462 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-4462 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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