CVE-2014-4404
Published: February 10, 2022
Official 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.
CISA KEV Advisory
Apple OS X Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
A heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X, iOS, and Apple TV allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The presence of this vulnerability in the KEV catalog and its high EPSS score of 0.61995 signify a confirmed and urgent risk of exploitation.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. Exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.
Apply the latest security updates for Apple OS X, iOS (before 8), and Apple TV (before 7) to address this buffer overflow. Keep all Apple devices updated to the most recent software versions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-4404 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2014-4404 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-4404 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1