CVE-2014-1278

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 11.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 14, 2014

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (4)

product-security@applehttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162
product-security@applehttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT6163
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6163

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-119Buffer Operations Within Bounds (Buffer Overflow)

Data Freshness Timeline

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2014-1278?

CVE-2014-1278 is a none vulnerability published on March 14, 2014. The ptmxgetioctl 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.

When was CVE-2014-1278 disclosed?

CVE-2014-1278 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 14, 2014, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-1278 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-1278 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 11.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2014-1278?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-1278, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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