CVE-2014-4452
Description
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4462.
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WebKit memory corruption in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 allows remote code execution or denial of service via a crafted website.
Vulnerability
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in WebKit, the rendering engine used in Apple iOS (before 8.1.1) and Apple TV (before 7.0.2). The issue can be triggered when a user visits a specially crafted website, leading to memory corruption and potential application crash or arbitrary code execution [1][4].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by hosting a malicious website and luring a victim to visit it. No authentication or special network position is required; the attack is remote and user interaction is limited to simply browsing to the site [1][4].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the WebKit process, or cause a denial of service via application crash. This could lead to full compromise of the affected device's browser or system-level access depending on the sandbox restrictions [1][4].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability in iOS 8.1.1 (released November 17, 2014) and Apple TV 7.0.2 (released November 17, 2014). Users should update their devices to these versions or later. No workarounds are available [1][4].
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Affected products
6- Range: < 8.1.1
- Range: < 7.0.2
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
15- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Dec/msg00000.htmlnvdMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00006.htmlnvdMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00002.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/62504nvdThird Party Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/62505nvdThird Party Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT6596nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/71137nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1031231nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98771nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT204420nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT6592nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT204949nvdVendor Advisory
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