CVE-2014-1278
published 2014-03-14CVE-2014-1278: The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of…
PriorityP428high7.2CVSS 2.0
AVLACLAuNCCICAC
EPSS
0.35%
27.6th percentile
The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and device crash) via a crafted call.
Affected
10 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
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| apple | iphone_os | <= 7.0.6 | — |
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| apple | tvos | <= 6.0.2 | — |
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VulDB
Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 on ARM ptmx_get_ioctl memory corruption (HT6162 / Nessus ID 72962)
vuldb·2026-05-08·CVSS 7.2
CVE-2014-1278 [HIGH] Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 on ARM ptmx_get_ioctl memory corruption (HT6162 / Nessus ID 72962)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 on ARM. The impacted element is the function ptmx_get_ioctl. The manipulation results in memory corruption.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1278. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
VulDB
Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 USB Message memory corruption (HT6162 / EDB-32333)
vuldb·2026-05-08·CVSS 7.2
CVE-2014-1278 [HIGH] Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 USB Message memory corruption (HT6162 / EDB-32333)
A vulnerability has been found in Apple iOS 6.0/6.1/7.0.5 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component USB Message Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-1278. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists.
The affected component should be upgraded.
GHSA
GHSA-fwf3-wwfv-qhwm: The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-14
CVE-2014-1278 [HIGH] CWE-119 GHSA-fwf3-wwfv-qhwm: The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7
The ptmx_get_ioctl function in the ARM kernel in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and device crash) via a crafted call.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2014-03-14
Published