What is the severity of CVE-2014-4450?

CVE-2014-4450 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive user credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4450?

To fix CVE-2014-4450, users should update their Apple iOS to version 8.1 or later.

What does CVE-2014-4450 exploit?

CVE-2014-4450 exploits the QuickType feature in iOS, which collects typing-prediction data from input fields.

Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2014-4450?

CVE-2014-4450 affects Apple iOS versions before 8.1, specifically up to 8.0.2.

What type of data is at risk with CVE-2014-4450?

CVE-2014-4450 puts user credentials at risk by allowing attackers to read unintended input data.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-4450

low

1.9

CWE

255

22/10/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-4450

First published: Wed Oct 22 2014(Updated: )

The QuickType feature in the Keyboards subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.1 collects typing-prediction data from fields with an off autocomplete attribute, which makes it easier for attackers to discover credentials by reading credential values within unintended DOM input elements.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=8.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4450?
CVE-2014-4450 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive user credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4450?
To fix CVE-2014-4450, users should update their Apple iOS to version 8.1 or later.
What does CVE-2014-4450 exploit?
CVE-2014-4450 exploits the QuickType feature in iOS, which collects typing-prediction data from input fields.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2014-4450?
CVE-2014-4450 affects Apple iOS versions before 8.1, specifically up to 8.0.2.
What type of data is at risk with CVE-2014-4450?
CVE-2014-4450 puts user credentials at risk by allowing attackers to read unintended input data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4450?
CVE-2014-4450 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive user credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4450?
To fix CVE-2014-4450, users should update their Apple iOS to version 8.1 or later.
What does CVE-2014-4450 exploit?
CVE-2014-4450 exploits the QuickType feature in iOS, which collects typing-prediction data from input fields.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2014-4450?
CVE-2014-4450 affects Apple iOS versions before 8.1, specifically up to 8.0.2.
What type of data is at risk with CVE-2014-4450?
CVE-2014-4450 puts user credentials at risk by allowing attackers to read unintended input data.