CVE-2014-4494 describes a signature validation bypass in Springboard for Apple iOS versions prior to 8.1.3. This flaw allows attackers with access to an enterprise distribution certificate to sign and launch crafted applications without user trust decisions, circumventing first-launch restrictions. With a CVSS score of 6.8 (medium severity), it poses a risk of partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise through a network-based attack with medium complexity. While there is no known active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), the vulnerability has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness within the security community.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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