Auth bypass in Apple Mac OS X
CVE-2014-4425
CFPreferences in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly enforce the "require password after sleep or screen saver begins" setting, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.003 (27.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Apple Mac_os_x
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE)
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4425?
- CVE-2014-4425 is a vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X, classified under Improper Authentication. Published 2014-10-18.
- Is CVE-2014-4425 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.