Apple TV up to 7.0.1 IOSharedDataQueue Object input validation

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A vulnerability was found in Apple TV up to 7.0.1 (Digital Media Player). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code of the component IOSharedDataQueue Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly validate IOSharedDataQueue object metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted application.

The weakness was released 11/17/2014 with PanguTeam as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4461 since 06/20/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79360 (Apple TV < 7.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 7.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98774) and Tenable (79360). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 68223, 68224, 68225 and 68227.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 79360
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 7.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: TV 7.0.2

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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Organization: PanguTeam
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4461 (🔍)
X-Force: 98774 - Apple TV IOSharedDataQueue objects code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityTracker: 1031231
SecurityFocus: 71136 - Apple iOS and TV CVE-2014-4461 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Created: 11/19/2014 10:56
Updated: 02/25/2022 01:21
Changes: 11/19/2014 10:56 (61), 03/08/2019 21:53 (8), 02/25/2022 01:21 (3)
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