CVE-2014-4486

IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly handle resource lists and IOService…

published January 30, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted app could exploit this vulnerability, letting attackers run arbitrary code on your device! The IOAcceleratorFamily is like a bouncer who missed a few important IDs. 🔥 Think of the IOAcceleratorFamily as a restaurant kitchen that accidentally accepts orders without verifying what the chefs can actually prepare. If a sneaky customer sends in an order for something outrageous, chaos can ensue! An attacker could potentially execute malicious code or cause a denial of service, leading to instability or crashes on your device. It’s like inviting someone into your home who instantly starts rearranging your furniture — not only frustrating, but it could create a real mess!

Put simply

Think of the IOAcceleratorFamily as a restaurant kitchen that accidentally accepts orders without verifying what the chefs can actually prepare. If a sneaky customer sends in an order for something outrageous, chaos can ensue! This vulnerability in IOAcceleratorFamily allows attackers to manipulate resource lists and IOService userclient types, leading to arbitrary code execution or a NULL pointer dereference through specially crafted applications.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute malicious code or cause a denial of service, leading to instability or crashes on your device. It’s like inviting someone into your home who instantly starts rearranging your furniture — not only frustrating, but it could create a real mess! To protect your devices, update to iOS 8.1.3, OS X 10.10.2, or Apple TV 7.0.3 right away. Regularly check for updates to ensure your systems are safeguarded against potential exploits! You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03139 · 87.7th percentile
Published
2015-01-30T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JAN 11:00Z
    IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 8.1.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.2, and Apple TV before 7.0.3 does not properly handle resource lists and IOService…
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