Vulnerability Details : 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.
Products affected by CVE-2014-4425
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-4425
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 16 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4425
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4425
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When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-4425
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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 - SecurityTracker
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70630
Apple Mac OS X CVE-2014-4425 Security Bypass Vulnerability
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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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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97640
Apple Mac OS X require password security bypass CVE-2014-4425 Vulnerability Report
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
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