CVE-2014-4431 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can view windows on an unattended macOS workstation due to improper screen-lock state management in the Dock.
- 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-2014-4431?
CVE-2014-4431 is a low-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
Dock in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly manage the screen-lock state, which allows physically proximate attackers to view windows by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4431?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4431?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4431 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4431 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4431 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qc72-3783-mv6p.