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CVE-2014-4421 Detail

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-2014-4419, and CVE-2014-4420.


Evaluator Description

CWE-665: Improper Initialization

Metrics

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Hyperlink Resource
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
http://support.apple.com/HT204244
http://support.apple.com/HT204244
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69924
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69924
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96103
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96103
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535

Weakness Enumeration

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2014-4421
NVD Published Date:
09/18/2014
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
Apple Inc.