CVE-2014-4446: Low severity Apple OS X Server vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2014
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Updated

Mail Service in Apple OS X Server before 4.0 does not enforce SACL changes until after a service restart, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a change made by an administrator.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple OS X Server<=3.1.2

Event History

Oct 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4446?

CVE-2014-4446 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to services.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4446?

To fix CVE-2014-4446, restart the Apple OS X Server mail service after making any changes to SACL settings.

3

What versions of Apple OS X Server are affected by CVE-2014-4446?

CVE-2014-4446 affects Apple OS X Server versions prior to 4.0, specifically up to and including 3.1.2.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2014-4446?

CVE-2014-4446 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who take advantage of SACL changes not being enforced until a service restart.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2014-4446?

The impact of CVE-2014-4446 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in certain conditions.

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