CVE-2014-4380
Published Sep 18, 2014 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context via a crafted application.
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QFinch assessment
The IOHIDFamily kernel extension in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 lacks proper bounds checking on write operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the kernel's context via a crafted application.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- 20%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- support.apple.com ↗
- appleios-cve20144380-code-exec(96110) ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- 1030866 ↗
- 69942 ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- APPLE-SA-2014-10-16-1 ↗
- APPLE-SA-2014-09-17-2 ↗
- 69882 ↗
- APPLE-SA-2015-04-08-2 ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- APPLE-SA-2014-09-17-1 ↗
Record history
Published Sep 18, 2014 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026