Vulnerability Description
dyld in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly handle overlapping segments in Mach-O executable files, which allows local users to bypass intended code-signing restrictions via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 8.1.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 7.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204246Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71140
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031231
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98773
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204420
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6592Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4455?
CVE-2014-4455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). dyld in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly handle overlapping segments in Mach-O executable files, which allows local users to bypass intended code-signing restrictions...
How severe is CVE-2014-4455?
CVE-2014-4455 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4455?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.