CVE-2014-8832 json
The indexing functionality in Spotlight in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 writes memory contents to an external hard drive, which allows local u…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2014-8662
- cvss
- 4.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 28%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The indexing functionality in Spotlight in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 writes memory contents to an external hard drive, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading from this drive.
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0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.9 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jan/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT204244
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/100528
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1031650
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-8832
- NVD CVE-2014-8832
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