How severe is CVE-2014-1357?

CVE-2014-1357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-1357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1357?

CVE-2014-1357 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1357?

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

When was CVE-2014-1357 published?

CVE-2014-1357 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1357

CVE-2014-1357 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Tvos
Published: 2014-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in launchd in Apple iOS before 7.1.2, Apple OS X before 10.9.4, and Apple TV before 6.1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted application that generates log messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1357?: Heap-based buffer overflow in launchd in Apple iOS before 7.1.2, Apple OS X before 10.9.4, and Apple TV before 6.1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted application that generates log messages.
How severe is CVE-2014-1357?: CVE-2014-1357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-1357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1357?: CVE-2014-1357 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1357?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1357 published?: CVE-2014-1357 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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