CVE-2014-4491
The extension APIs in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple...
CVE-2014-4491 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Apple Iphone Os, published January 30, 2015. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.70%, the 77th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.70%EPSS, 77th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2014-4491- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2014-4491- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2014-4418No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2014-4418- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-w738-hqfg-6rcgNo score
The extension APIs in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple...
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.
- Record
GHSA-w738-hqfg-6rcg- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
support.apple.com/HT204245
securitytracker.com/id/1031650
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4491
github.com/advisories/GHSA-w738-hqfg-6rcg