Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-4491
The extension APIs in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 do not prevent the presence of addresses within an OSBundleMachOHeaders key in a response, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2014-4491
- 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-2014-4491
0.38%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 73 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4491
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4491
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-4491
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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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