Vulnerability Description
The network-statistics interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content and memory-layout information via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4371, CVE-2014-4419, and CVE-2014-4420.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 7.1.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 6.2 |
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://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69924
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96103
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4421?
CVE-2014-4421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The network-statistics interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content and memory-lay...
How severe is CVE-2014-4421?
CVE-2014-4421 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4421?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.