Information disclosure in Apple Mac Os X
CVE-2014-4440
The MCX Desktop Config Profiles implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10 retains web-proxy settings from uninstalled mobile-configuration profiles, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging access to an unintended proxy server.
EPSS: 0.021 (79.8th 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, Broken Link)
- product-security@apple.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- product-security@apple.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-4440?
- CVE-2014-4440 is a vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, classified under CWE-16. Published 2014-10-18.
- Is CVE-2014-4440 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.