What is the severity of CVE-2014-4444?

CVE-2014-4444 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4444?

To fix CVE-2014-4444, upgrade your OS X to version 10.10 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4444?

CVE-2014-4444 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-4444?

CVE-2014-4444 can be exploited to gain unauthorized privileges through Fast User Switching.

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2014-4444?

Local users on affected versions of OS X are vulnerable to CVE-2014-4444.

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CVE-2014-4444

medium

4.4

CWE

287

18/10/2014

29/8/2017

CVE-2014-4444

First published: Sat Oct 18 2014(Updated: )

SecurityAgent in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not ensure that a Kerberos ticket is in the cache for the correct user, which allows local users to gain privileges in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a Fast User Switching login.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4444?
CVE-2014-4444 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4444?
To fix CVE-2014-4444, upgrade your OS X to version 10.10 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4444?
CVE-2014-4444 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-4444?
CVE-2014-4444 can be exploited to gain unauthorized privileges through Fast User Switching.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2014-4444?
Local users on affected versions of OS X are vulnerable to CVE-2014-4444.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4444?
CVE-2014-4444 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4444?
To fix CVE-2014-4444, upgrade your OS X to version 10.10 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4444?
CVE-2014-4444 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-4444?
CVE-2014-4444 can be exploited to gain unauthorized privileges through Fast User Switching.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2014-4444?
Local users on affected versions of OS X are vulnerable to CVE-2014-4444.