CVE-2014-4404—Apple OS X Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2022-02-10 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2014-4404
Project:
Apple
Product:
OS X
Date Added:
2022-02-10
Due Date:
2022-08-10
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Apple OS X Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X, which affects, iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4404

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