CVE-2014-4419
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-2014-4420, and CVE-2014-4421.
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The network-statistics interface in the kernel of iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize memory, allowing a crafted app to leak sensitive data.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability resides in the network-statistics interface within the kernel of iOS prior to version 8 and Apple TV prior to version 7. The interface fails to properly initialize memory, potentially exposing sensitive kernel memory contents and memory layout to a crafted application. [1][4]
Exploitation
An attacker must have the ability to run a crafted application on the target device. By invoking the network-statistics interface, the application can read uninitialized kernel memory, extracting sensitive data without needing elevated privileges. User interaction is required to install the malicious app. [1][4]
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to information disclosure, revealing sensitive kernel memory content and memory layout. This information could be used to bypass security mechanisms such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), aiding further attacks. [1][4]
Mitigation
Apple addressed the issue in iOS 8 and Apple TV 7. Users should update their devices to these versions or later to remediate the vulnerability. No workarounds are documented in the available references. [1][4]
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Affected products
20cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 9 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=7.1.2
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 6 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=6.2
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: <8
- Range: <7
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
12- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.htmlnvd
- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.htmlnvd
- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.htmlnvd
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlnvd
- support.apple.com/HT204244nvd
- support.apple.com/kb/HT6441nvd
- support.apple.com/kb/HT6442nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/69928nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96101nvd
- support.apple.com/kb/HT6535nvd
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