CVE-2014-4404
HighExploitedPublic exploitHeap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via an application that provides crafted key-mapping properties.
Published Sep 18, 2014 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-4404 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Iphone OS (Apple), Mac OS X (Apple), Tvos (Apple).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 10, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 8.0, Mac OS X 10.10.0, Tvos 7.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
49%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via an application that provides crafted key-mapping properties.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 10, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Iphone OSApple | See advisory | 8.0 |
| Mac OS XApple | See advisory | 10.10.0 |
| TvosApple | See advisory | 7.0 |
Patched Releases
Iphone OS
8.0
Mac OS X
10.10.0
Tvos
7.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 18, 2014
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 10, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 10, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 10, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 10, 2022
Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2015-04-08-2
- advisoryappleios-cve20144404-bo(96111)
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/HT204659
- advisoryhttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
- advisoryhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
FAQ
Common Questions.
Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via an application that provides crafted key-mapping properties.
Affected: Iphone OS (Apple); Mac OS X (Apple); Tvos (Apple). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 10, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Feb 10, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 10, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS 8.0, Mac OS X 10.10.0, Tvos 7.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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