CVE-2014-4450 Information disclosure in n/a
iOS QuickType leaks credential data from fields marked with autocomplete off, allowing attackers to read sensitive information.
- 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-2014-4450?
CVE-2014-4450 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 22 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
The QuickType feature in the Keyboards subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.1 collects typing-prediction data from fields with an off autocomplete attribute, which makes it easier for attackers to discover credentials by reading credential values within unintended DOM input elements.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4450?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4450?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4450 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4450 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4450 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fp7w-8wxv-f27c.