CVE-2014-4494: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-4494: Springboard in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 does not properly validate signatures when determining whether to sol...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 11:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2014-4494 affected Apple iOS before 8.1.3. A malicious enterprise-signed app could bypass an intended first-launch trust restriction because SpringBoard did not properly validate signatures when deciding whether to ask the user for trust. Exposure is likely limited to iOS devices running versions before 8.1.3, especially where enterprise-signed apps were installed or allowed. The source bundle does not identify affected subversions, device models, or third-party products beyond Apple iOS before 8.1.3. Treat this as a legacy mobile exposure. It is important for organizations with unmanaged or old iOS fleets, but urgency is lower where all devices are on supported iOS versions and enterprise app distribution is controlled. Mitigation focus: Update affected Apple iOS devices to 8.1.3 or later.; Check Apple advisory HT204245 for vendor-specific guidance.; Remove unknown or unauthorized enterprise-signed apps from managed devices..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 30, 2015, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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