CVE-2014-4484

Name: CVE-2014-4484
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-30T11:59:15.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4484 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FontParser in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted .dfont file.. EPSS estimates a 3.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FontParser in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted .dfont file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.60%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.1.2
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.10.1
Apple	Tvos	<= 7.0.1

References

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/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204246Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
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/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/HT204246Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4484?

How severe is CVE-2014-4484?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4484 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4484?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-4484?

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Source: NVD / NIST