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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 18, 2014· Updated May 6, 2026

CVE-2014-4457

CVE-2014-4457

Description

The Sandbox Profiles subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 does not properly implement the debugserver sandbox, which allows attackers to bypass intended binary-execution restrictions via a crafted application that is run during a time period when debugging is not enabled.

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The Sandbox Profiles subsystem in iOS before 8.1.1 fails to properly implement the debugserver sandbox, allowing a crafted app to bypass binary-execution restrictions.

Vulnerability

The Sandbox Profiles subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 does not properly implement the debugserver sandbox. This allows a crafted application to bypass intended binary-execution restrictions when run during a time period when debugging is not enabled. Affected versions: iOS prior to 8.1.1 on iPhone 4s and later, iPod touch (5th generation) and later, iPad 2 and later [1][2].

Exploitation

An attacker would need to deliver a crafted application to the device. The application must be run during a time period when debugging is not enabled. The exact sequence of steps is not publicly detailed, but the vulnerability lies in the sandbox profile's handling of the debugserver process.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows the attacker to bypass binary-execution restrictions imposed by the sandbox. This could lead to execution of unsigned or unauthorized code, potentially compromising the device's security.

Mitigation

Apple addressed this issue in iOS 8.1.1, released on November 17, 2014 [1][2]. Users should update to iOS 8.1.1 or later. No workarounds are documented.

References
  1. About the security content of iOS 8.1.1 - Apple Support
  2. About the security content of iOS 8.1.1 - Apple Support

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Affected products

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  • Apple Inc./Iphone Os4 versions
    cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 3 more
    • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=8.1
    • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • Apple Inc./iOSllm-fuzzy
    Range: <8.1.1

Patches

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