CVE-2014-4439 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read messages intended for other recipients due to improper recipient removal handling in the Mail application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4439?
CVE-2014-4439 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Oct 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Mail in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly recognize the removal of a recipient address from a message, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by reading a message intended exclusively for other recipients.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4439?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4439?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4439 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4439 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4439 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9mc-7hmq-f2p7.