How severe is CVE-2014-1280?

CVE-2014-1280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-1280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1280?

CVE-2014-1280 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-2014-1280?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1280 published?

CVE-2014-1280 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1280

CVE-2014-1280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Tvos
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Video Driver in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and device hang) via a crafted video file with MPEG-4 encoding.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1280?: Video Driver in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and device hang) via a crafted video file with MPEG-4 encoding.
How severe is CVE-2014-1280?: CVE-2014-1280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-1280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1280?: CVE-2014-1280 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-2014-1280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1280 published?: CVE-2014-1280 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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