CVE-2014-1257: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2014
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Updated

CFNetwork in Apple OS X through 10.8.5 does not remove session cookies upon a Safari reset action, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.8.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.5

Event History

Feb 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1257?

CVE-2014-1257 has a medium severity rating as it allows unauthorized access to session cookies.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1257?

To fix CVE-2014-1257, you should update your macOS to a version later than 10.8.5.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-1257?

CVE-2014-1257 affects users of Apple OS X versions from 10.8.0 to 10.8.5.

4

What type of attacks can CVE-2014-1257 lead to?

CVE-2014-1257 can lead to session hijacking if an unattended workstation is exploited.

5

What software is impacted by CVE-2014-1257?

CVE-2014-1257 specifically impacts the CFNetwork component in Apple OS X.

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