CVE-2014-4441 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can read or write files by exploiting a state where File Sharing cannot be disabled in the macOS NetFS Client Framework.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4441?
CVE-2014-4441 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NetFS Client Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not ensure that the disabling of File Sharing is always possible, which allows remote attackers to read or write to files by leveraging a state in which File Sharing is permanently enabled.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4441?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4441?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4441 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4441 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v98r-6jmp-4863.