CVE-2014-4455

Name: CVE-2014-4455
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-18T11:59:03.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4455 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dyld in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly handle overlapping segments in Mach-O executable files, which allows local users to bypass intended code-signing restrictions via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

dyld in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and Apple TV before 7.0.2 does not properly handle overlapping segments in Mach-O executable files, which allows local users to bypass intended code-signing restrictions via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.1.2
Apple	Tvos	<= 7.0.1
Apple	Tvos	6.0
Apple	Tvos	6.0.1
Apple	Tvos	6.0.2
Apple	Tvos	6.1
Apple	Tvos	6.1.1
Apple	Tvos	6.1.2
Apple	Tvos	6.2
Apple	Tvos	6.2.1
Apple	Tvos	7.0
Apple	Tvos	7.0.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204246Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71140
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031231
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98773
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204420
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6592Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204246Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71140
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031231
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98773
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204420
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6592Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4455?

How severe is CVE-2014-4455?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4455 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4455?

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