CVE-2014-1359
CVE-2014-1359 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-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Apple Tvos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer underflow 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-1359?
- Integer underflow 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.
- How severe is CVE-2014-1359?
- CVE-2014-1359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-1359 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-1359?
- CVE-2014-1359 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-2014-1359?
- 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-2014-1359 published?
- CVE-2014-1359 was published on 2014-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-06/0172.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-06/0174.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-06/0175.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167630/launchd-Heap-Corruption.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59475
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6296
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030500
Affected products (18)
- 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: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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