CVE-2014-4453 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive location data during Spotlight Suggestions connections in Apple iOS and OS X.
- 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-2014-4453?
CVE-2014-4453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Nov 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
Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and OS X before 10.10.1 include location data during establishment of a Spotlight Suggestions server connection by Spotlight or Safari, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4453?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4453 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4453 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hxg-7x4c-9c3j.