# CVE-2014-4494: Springboard in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 does not properly validate signatures when determining whether to solicit an app trust decision from t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-01-30 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Springboard in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 does not properly validate signatures when determining whether to solicit an app trust decision from the user, which allows attackers to bypass intended first-launch restrictions by leveraging access to an enterprise distribution certificate for signing a crafted app.

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## Related

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## References

- http://support.apple.com/HT204245
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031652

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