CVE-2014-4472

Name: CVE-2014-4472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-10T21:59:09.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.2.1, 7.x before 7.1.1, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2014-12-2-1.. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.2.1, 7.x before 7.1.1, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2014-12-2-1.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.67%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	<= 6.2.0
Apple	Safari	7.0
Apple	Safari	7.0.1
Apple	Safari	7.0.2
Apple	Safari	7.0.3
Apple	Safari	7.0.4
Apple	Safari	7.0.5
Apple	Safari	7.0.6
Apple	Safari	7.1.0
Apple	Safari	8.0.0
Apple	Tvos	<= 7.0.1
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.1.2
Apple	Itunes	<= 12.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Dec/msg00000.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://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00006.htmlPatch, Vendor 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/71442
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204949Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Dec/msg00000.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://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00006.htmlPatch, Vendor 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/71442
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204949Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4472?

How severe is CVE-2014-4472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4472?

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