CVE-2014-4440

LowCVSS 2.6/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The MCX Desktop Config Profiles implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10 retains web-proxy settings from uninstalled mobile-configuration profiles, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging access to an unintended proxy server.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 2.6/10AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-16 CWE-200

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2014
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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