Description
An unspecified IOHIDFamily function in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking to prevent reading of kernel pointers, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.
References
- 69921 vdb-entry
- appleios-cve20144379-sec-bypass(96080) vdb-entry
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- 1030866 vdb-entry
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
- APPLE-SA-2014-09-17-2 vendor-advisory
- 69882 vdb-entry
- APPLE-SA-2014-09-17-1 vendor-advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443