CVE-2014-1278

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and device crash) via a crafted call.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-119

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Mar 14, 2014
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2014-1278: High severity, CVSS 7.2 | Vulnix