How severe is CVE-2014-1285?

CVE-2014-1285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1285?

CVE-2014-1285 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1285?

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

When was CVE-2014-1285 published?

CVE-2014-1285 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1285

CVE-2014-1285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Springboard in Apple iOS before 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read the home screen by leveraging an application crash during activation of an unactivated device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1285?: Springboard in Apple iOS before 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read the home screen by leveraging an application crash during activation of an unactivated device.
How severe is CVE-2014-1285?: CVE-2014-1285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1285?: CVE-2014-1285 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1285 published?: CVE-2014-1285 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162

Affected products (7)

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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