VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2014-4440
CVSS score2.6 LOW
EPSS probability2.10%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2014-10-18
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Primary references
- product-security@apple.com — Broken Link
- product-security@apple.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- product-security@apple.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- product-security@apple.com
- product-security@apple.com — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory