# CVE-2014-4371: The network-statistics interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize memory, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-09-18 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The network-statistics interface in the kernel in Apple iOS before 8 and Apple TV before 7 does not properly initialize memory, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-content and memory-layout information via a crafted application, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4419, CVE-2014-4420, and CVE-2014-4421.

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## References

- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96100
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030866
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69919
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69882
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html

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