CVE-2014-1257

Description

CFNetwork in Apple OS X through 10.8.5 does not remove session cookies upon a Safari reset action, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Category

3.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6150 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1257?
CVE-2014-1257 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-1257?
To fix CVE-2014-1257, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-1257 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-1257 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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