How severe is CVE-2014-4461?

CVE-2014-4461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-4461 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-2014-4461?

CVE-2014-4461 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4461?

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-2014-4461 published?

CVE-2014-4461 was published on 2014-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4461

CVE-2014-4461 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os 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-20.

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-20
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2014-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly validate IOSharedDataQueue object metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4461?: The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly validate IOSharedDataQueue object metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2014-4461?: CVE-2014-4461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-4461 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-2014-4461?: CVE-2014-4461 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4461?: 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-2014-4461 published?: CVE-2014-4461 was published on 2014-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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:tvos:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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