CVE-2014-4404

Name: CVE-2014-4404
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-18T10:55:09.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 49.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4404 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via an application that provides crafted key-mapping properties.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 49.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via an application that provides crafted key-mapping properties.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

49.05%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 10, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 8.0
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.10.0
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.10.1, < 10.10.3
Apple	Tvos	< 7.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.htmlBroken Link
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.htmlBroken Link
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69947Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96111Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT204659Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.htmlBroken Link
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.htmlBroken Link
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69947Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96111Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT204659Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-4404US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4404?

How severe is CVE-2014-4404?

CVE-2014-4404 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 49.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4404?

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Source: NVD / NIST