FKIE_CVE-2014-4493

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2015-01-30 11:59 - Updated: 2026-06-17 00:10
Severity
Summary
The app-installation functionality in MobileInstallation in Apple iOS before 8.1.3 allows attackers to obtain control of the local app container by leveraging access to an enterprise distribution certificate for signing a crafted app.
References
product-security@apple.comhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
product-security@apple.comhttp://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
product-security@apple.comhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031652
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.apple.com/HT204245Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031652
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
apple iphone_os *
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  "lastModified": "2026-06-17T00:10:07.550",
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