How severe is CVE-2014-4386?

CVE-2014-4386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-4386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4386?

CVE-2014-4386 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4386?

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

When was CVE-2014-4386 published?

CVE-2014-4386 was published on 2014-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4386

CVE-2014-4386 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2014-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition in the App Installation feature in Apple iOS before 8 allows local users to gain privileges and install unverified apps by leveraging /tmp write access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4386?: Race condition in the App Installation feature in Apple iOS before 8 allows local users to gain privileges and install unverified apps by leveraging /tmp write access.
How severe is CVE-2014-4386?: CVE-2014-4386 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4386?: CVE-2014-4386 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4386 published?: CVE-2014-4386 was published on 2014-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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