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CVE-2014-4363

5.0 · MEDIUM

Safari in Apple iOS before 8 does not properly restrict the autofilling of passwords in forms, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) an http web site, (2) an https w…

Published Sep 18, 2014appleCWE-255EPSS 1.87%

Overview

CVE-2014-4363 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple iphone_os. It was published on September 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Safari in Apple iOS before 8 does not properly restrict the autofilling of passwords in forms, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) an http web site, (2) an https web site with an unacceptable X.509 certificate, or (3) an IFRAME element.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update iphone_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
appleiphone_os7.0Affected
applesafari6.0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4363?

CVE-2014-4363 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple iphone_os. It was published on September 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-4363?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4363?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update iphone_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-4363?

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