How severe is CVE-2014-1279?

CVE-2014-1279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-1279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1279?

CVE-2014-1279 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1279?

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

When was CVE-2014-1279 published?

CVE-2014-1279 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1279

CVE-2014-1279 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Tvos
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly restrict logging, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading log data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1279?: Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly restrict logging, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading log data.
How severe is CVE-2014-1279?: CVE-2014-1279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-1279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1279?: CVE-2014-1279 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1279 published?: CVE-2014-1279 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6163

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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