CVE-2014-2019

Name: CVE-2014-2019
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-02-18T11:55:17.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-2019 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The iCloud subsystem in Apple iOS before 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended password requirement, and turn off the Find My iPhone service or complete a Delete Account action and then associate this service with a different Apple ID account, by entering an arbitrary iCloud Account Password value and a blank iCloud Account Description value.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The iCloud subsystem in Apple iOS before 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended password requirement, and turn off the Find My iPhone service or complete a Delete Account action and then associate this service with a different Apple ID account, by entering an arbitrary iCloud Account Password value and a blank iCloud Account Description value.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 7.1

References

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Major-iOS-7-Security-Flaw-Discovered-Video-425011.shtmlThird Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162Vendor Advisory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnPk4RRWjicExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Major-iOS-7-Security-Flaw-Discovered-Video-425011.shtmlThird Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162Vendor Advisory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnPk4RRWjicExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2019?

How severe is CVE-2014-2019?

CVE-2014-2019 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2019?

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