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Is CVE-2014-4404 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 10 Feb 2022

Gociux · Apple OS X · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2014-4404, Apple OS X Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Feb 2022, 2702 days after it was published. It affects Apple OS X. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 10 Feb 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 5%very likely to be exploited
severity7.8CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due10 Aug 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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.

VendorApple (96 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductOS X
VulnerabilityApple OS X Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-119
Published18 Sep 2014
Added to KEV10 Feb 2022
Reported by (CNA)apple

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for OS X in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Apple CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 18 Sep 2014.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Apple.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2014-4404 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2014-4404 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Feb 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2014-4404 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4404?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Apple's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected OS X and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in February 2022 · Apple scorecard · act-now radar.

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