CVE-2014-4446 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can bypass access restrictions in Apple OS X Server Mail Service by exploiting delayed SACL enforcement after administrative changes.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-4446?

CVE-2014-4446 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Mail Service in Apple OS X Server before 4.0 does not enforce SACL changes until after a service restart, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a change made by an administrator.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4446?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4446?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4446 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-4446 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4446 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5gxv-qqxp-mxvh.

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