CVE-2014-4496

Description

The mach_port_kobject interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly restrict kernel-address and heap-permutation information, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.92% Top 30%
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Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/HT204245 vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204246 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72334 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Mar/msg00002.html mailing list vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031652 vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT204413 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.html mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4496?
CVE-2014-4496 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4496?
To fix CVE-2014-4496, 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-2014-4496 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-4496 is being actively exploited. 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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