CVE-2014-4461 in Mac OS X
Summary
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.
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Reservation
06/20/2014
Disclosure
11/18/2014
Status
Confirmed
Entries
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| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68900 | Apple Mac OS X input validation | 20 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2014-4461 |
| 68226 | Apple TV IOSharedDataQueue Object input validation | 20 | Unproven | Official fix | CVE-2014-4461 |