How severe is CVE-2014-1273?

CVE-2014-1273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1273?

CVE-2014-1273 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-1273 published?

CVE-2014-1273 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1273

CVE-2014-1273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Tvos
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

dyld in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows attackers to bypass code-signing requirements by leveraging use of text-relocation instructions in a dynamic library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1273?: dyld in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows attackers to bypass code-signing requirements by leveraging use of text-relocation instructions in a dynamic library.
How severe is CVE-2014-1273?: CVE-2014-1273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1273?: CVE-2014-1273 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1273 published?: CVE-2014-1273 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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