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.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97628
Broken Link 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/70631
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535
Scores
EPSS
0.0210
EPSS Percentile
79.5%
Details
CWE
CWE-16
CWE-200
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x
< 10.9.5
Published
Oct 18, 2014
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026