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CVE-2014-4440

2.6 · LOW

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 sensitiv…

Published Oct 18, 2014appleCWE-16EPSS 2.10%

Overview

CVE-2014-4440 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on October 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x 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
applemac_os_x0Affected

References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70631Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031063Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97628Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT6535Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70631Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031063Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97628Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT6535

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4440?

CVE-2014-4440 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on October 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-4440?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4440?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x 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-2014-4440?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-4440 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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