CVE-2014-4447: Low severity Apple OS X Server vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2014
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Updated

Profile Manager in Apple OS X Server before 4.0 allows local users to discover cleartext passwords by reading a file after a (1) profile setup or (2) profile edit occurs.

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-2014-4447?

CVE-2014-4447 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exposure of cleartext passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4447?

To mitigate CVE-2014-4447, upgrade to Apple OS X Server version 4.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4447?

CVE-2014-4447 is a local information disclosure vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2014-4447?

CVE-2014-4447 affects users running Apple OS X Server versions prior to 4.0.

5

What can an attacker gain from CVE-2014-4447?

An attacker with local access can discover cleartext passwords stored in specific files due to CVE-2014-4447.

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