CVE-2014-4457

Apple iOS <8.1.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98777
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71143
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031232
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418

Scores

EPSS 0.0264
EPSS Percentile 84.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-264
Status published
Products (4)
apple/iphone_os 8.0
apple/iphone_os 8.0.1
apple/iphone_os 8.0.2
apple/iphone_os < 8.1
Published Nov 18, 2014
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026