CVE-2014-4453: Infoleak
First published: Tue Nov 18 2014(Updated: )
Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and OS X before 10.10.1 include location data during establishment of a Spotlight Suggestions server connection by Spotlight or Safari, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | <=8.1 | |
| iOS | =8.0 | |
| iOS | =8.0.1 | |
| iOS | =8.0.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.5-supplemental_update | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.9.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62503
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62504
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71135
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031230
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98782
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204419
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6591
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4453?
CVE-2014-4453 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to access sensitive location information.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4453?
To mitigate CVE-2014-4453, users should upgrade to Apple iOS version 8.1.1 or later, and OS X version 10.10.1 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4453?
CVE-2014-4453 is classified as a privacy vulnerability, allowing exposure of user location data.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4453?
CVE-2014-4453 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8.1.1 and OS X versions prior to 10.10.1.
Can CVE-2014-4453 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-4453 could potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive information without user interaction.
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