Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-8832
The indexing functionality in Spotlight in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 writes memory contents to an external hard drive, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading from this drive.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2014-8832
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-8832
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-8832
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
6.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-8832
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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-2014-8832
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100528
Apple Mac OS X Spotlight information disclosure CVE-2014-8832 Vulnerability Report
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://support.apple.com/HT204244
About the security content of OS X Yosemite v10.10.2 and Security Update 2015-001 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTracker
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