CVE-2014-4407
CVE-2014-4407 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Apple Tvos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IOKit in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize kernel memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content information via an application that makes crafted IOKit function calls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4407?
- IOKit in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize kernel memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content information via an application that makes crafted IOKit function calls.
- How severe is CVE-2014-4407?
- CVE-2014-4407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2014-4407 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-4407?
- CVE-2014-4407 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-2014-4407?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-4407 published?
- CVE-2014-4407 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://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69912
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96078
- 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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