Vulnerability Description
The indexing functionality in Spotlight in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 writes memory contents to an external hard drive, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading from this drive.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100528
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/HT204244Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031650
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100528
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8832?
CVE-2014-8832 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The indexing functionality in Spotlight in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 writes memory contents to an external hard drive, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading from this dri...
How severe is CVE-2014-8832?
CVE-2014-8832 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8832?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.