CVE-2014-8838 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass macOS Gatekeeper security checks by using revoked Developer ID certificates to sign malicious applications, requiring user execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8838?
CVE-2014-8838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 30 Jan 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Security component in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly process cached information about app certificates, which allows attackers to bypass the Gatekeeper protection mechanism by leveraging access to a revoked Developer ID certificate for signing a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8838?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8838?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8838 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-8838 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8838 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-74x2-6767-r88g.