CVE-2014-8838 json
The Security component in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly process cached information about app certificates, which allows attac…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2014-8668
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 58%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
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0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
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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securitytracker.com
/id/1031650
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/100525
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-8838
- NVD CVE-2014-8838
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