Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-4435
The "iCloud Find My Mac" feature in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly enforce rate limiting of lost-mode PIN entry, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack involving a series of reboots.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2014-4435
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-4435
0.19%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 56 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-4435
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-4435
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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-2014-4435
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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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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97636
Apple Mac OS X iCloud information disclosure CVE-2014-4435 Vulnerability Report
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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/70638
Apple Mac OS X CVE-2014-4435 Security Vulnerability
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
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