CVE-2014-4380
CVE-2014-4380 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Apple Tvos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context via a crafted application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4380?
- The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context via a crafted application.
- How severe is CVE-2014-4380?
- CVE-2014-4380 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2014-4380 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-4380?
- CVE-2014-4380 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-2014-4380?
- 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-2014-4380 published?
- CVE-2014-4380 was published on 2014-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69942
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96110
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
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:tvos:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:iphone_os:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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