VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2014-8832

CVSS score4.9 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.35%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-01-30
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references