Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-4483
Buffer overflow in FontParser in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted font file in a PDF document.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2014-4483
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-4483
7.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 94 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4483
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4483
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-4483
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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://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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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://support.apple.com/HT204244
About the security content of OS X Yosemite v10.10.2 and Security Update 2015-001 - Apple SupportVendor 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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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTracker
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