Description
CFPreferences in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly enforce the "require password after sleep or screen saver begins" setting, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97640
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031063
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70630
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
Scores
EPSS
0.0035
EPSS Percentile
26.6%
Details
CWE
CWE-287
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x
< 10.9.5
Published
Oct 18, 2014
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026