CVE-2014-4447
First published: Sat Oct 18 2014(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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X Server | <=3.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4447?
To mitigate CVE-2014-4447, upgrade to Apple OS X Server version 4.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4447?
CVE-2014-4447 is a local information disclosure vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4447?
CVE-2014-4447 affects users running Apple OS X Server versions prior to 4.0.
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.
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple mac os x server
- version/apple mac os x server/3.1.2