CVE-2014-1257 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass Safari reset restrictions on unattended macOS workstations to access session cookies.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-1257?
CVE-2014-1257 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 27 Feb 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1257 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-1257 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1257 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mq52-fmcw-7cf7.