Vulnerability Description
SpotlightIndex in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly perform deserialization during access to a permission cache, which allows local users to read search results associated with other users' protected files via a Spotlight query.
CVSS Score
LOW
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/100529
- 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/100529
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8833?
CVE-2014-8833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). SpotlightIndex in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly perform deserialization during access to a permission cache, which allows local users to read search results associated with other users' ...
How severe is CVE-2014-8833?
CVE-2014-8833 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8833?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.