CVE-2014-4491

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The extension APIs in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 do not prevent the presence of addresses within an OSBundleMachOHeaders key in a response, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-200

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jan 30, 2015
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2014-4491: Medium severity, CVSS 5.0 | Vulnix