CVE-2014-4460

Description

CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and OS X before 10.10.1 does not properly clear the browsing cache upon a transition out of private-browsing mode, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading cache files.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00000.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71135 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031230 vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6590
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2014/Nov/msg00001.html vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204419
http://support.apple.com/HT204244
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98783 vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204418
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT6591

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4460?
CVE-2014-4460 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4460?
To fix CVE-2014-4460, 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-2014-4460 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-4460 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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