CVE-2014-4428 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof Bluetooth HID devices on macOS by bypassing encryption requirements, allowing unauthorized device impersonation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4428?
CVE-2014-4428 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Oct 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Bluetooth in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not require encryption for HID Low Energy devices, which allows remote attackers to spoof a device by leveraging previous pairing.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4428?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4428?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4428 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4428 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4428 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3844-p9hx-hgc5.