CVE-2014-1271

Name: CVE-2014-1271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-03-14T10:55:05.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CoreCapture in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly validate IOKit API calls, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device crash) via a crafted app.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CoreCapture in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly validate IOKit API calls, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device crash) via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 7.0.6
Apple	Iphone Os	7.0
Apple	Iphone Os	7.0.1
Apple	Iphone Os	7.0.2
Apple	Iphone Os	7.0.3
Apple	Iphone Os	7.0.4
Apple	Iphone Os	7.0.5
Apple	Tvos	<= 6.0.2
Apple	Tvos	6.0
Apple	Tvos	6.0.1

References

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6163Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6163Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1271?

How severe is CVE-2014-1271?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1271?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST