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CVE-2014-4496

MEDIUM · CVSS 5 EPSS 1.82%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2015-01-30 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2014-4496
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5
EPSS
1.82%

Original NVD 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.