Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-4480
Directory traversal vulnerability in afc in AppleFileConduit in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 and Apple TV before 7.0.3 allows attackers to access unintended filesystem locations by creating a symlink.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Products affected by CVE-2014-4480
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-4480
0.65%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 80 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4480
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4480
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-4480
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031652
Apple iOS Flaws Let Remote Users and Applications Bypass Security Restrictions - SecurityTracker
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http://support.apple.com/HT204245
About the security content of iOS 8.1.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72334
Multiple Apple Products Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://support.apple.com/HT204246
About the security content of Apple TV 7.0.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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