Description
The mach_port_kobject interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly restrict kernel-address and heap-permutation information, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app.
Published: 2015-01-30
Score: 5.0 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-4423 The mach_port_kobject interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly restrict kernel-address and heap-permutation information, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted app.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apple

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T11:20:25.931Z

Reserved: 2014-06-20T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2014-4496

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Status : Modified

Published: 2015-01-30T11:59:25.297

Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220

Link: CVE-2014-4496

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