Vulnerability Details : 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.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-4440
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.27%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 63 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4440
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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2.6
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LOW | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
4.9
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4440
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-4440
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031063
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Elevated Privileges, Bypass Security Restrictions, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
About the security content of OS X Yosemite v10.10 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70631
Apple Mac OS X CVE-2014-4440 Local Security Bypass VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97628
Apple Mac OS X MCX Desktop security bypass CVE-2014-4440 Vulnerability Report
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
Broken Link
Products affected by CVE-2014-4440
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*