CVE-2014-4459
UnknownEPSS 4.58%
Last modified
CVE-2014-4459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple OS X before 10.10.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted page objects in an HTML document.. EPSS estimates a 4.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple OS X before 10.10.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted page objects in an HTML document.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | >= 6.0, < 6.2.1 |
| Apple | Safari | >= 7.0, < 7.1.1 |
| Apple | Safari | >= 8.0, < 8.0.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.10.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 8.1.3 |
| Apple | Itunes | < 12.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 7.0.3 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Dec/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62503Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204246Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6596Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71144Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204419Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6591Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204949Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Dec/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62503Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204246Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6596Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71144Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204419Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6591Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204949Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-4459?
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple OS X before 10.10.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted page objects in an HTML document.
How severe is CVE-2014-4459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4459?
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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