CVE-2014-8834 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can read stored PDF passwords from preference files, exposing sensitive credentials in macOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-8834?

CVE-2014-8834 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 30 Jan 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

UserAccountUpdater in Apple OS X 10.10 before 10.10.2 stores a PDF document's password in a printing preference file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8834?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8834?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8834 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-8834 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8834 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8j6q-vv2c-hmhh.

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