CVE-2014-4460 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers with physical access can read sensitive browsing data from the cache after exiting private browsing mode in Apple iOS and OS X.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4460?
CVE-2014-4460 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Nov 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 8.1.1 and OS X before 10.10.1 does not properly clear the browsing cache upon a transition out of private-browsing mode, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading cache files.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4460?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4460?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4460 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-4460 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4460 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jmx7-9x5q-64h2.