Apple Mac OS X 10.10/10.10.1 CommerceKit Framework information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple Mac OS X 10.10/10.10.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component CommerceKit Framework. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-4499. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Mac OS X 10.10/10.10.1 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component CommerceKit Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The App Store process in CommerceKit Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 places Apple ID credentials in App Store logs, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

The weakness was shared 01/27/2015 by Sten Petersen (PanguTeam) with Digital Operatives LLC as HT204244 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4499 since 06/20/2014. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. The advisory points out:

An issue existed in the handling of App Store logs. The App Store process could log Apple ID credentials in the log when additional logging was enabled. This issue was addressed by disallowing logging of credentials.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81087 (Mac OS X 10.10.x < 10.10.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (POODLE)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123193 (Apple Mac OS X v10.10.2 and Security Update 2015-001 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2015-01-27-4)).

Upgrading to version 10.10.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (100494), Tenable (81087), SecurityFocus (BID 72328†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48319†). Further details are available at us-cert.gov. The entries VDB-67996, VDB-68077, VDB-68314 and VDB-68576 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 81087
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.10.x < 10.10.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (POODLE)
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities -01 Mar15
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mac OS X 10.10.2

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT204244
Researcher: Sten Petersen (PanguTeam)
Organization: Digital Operatives LLC
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4499 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4499
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68874
X-Force: 100494 - Apple Mac OS X App Store information disclosure, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 72328 - Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.10.2 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1031650
SecuriTeam: 1031650
Vulnerability Center: 48319 - Apple MAC OS X Local Security Bypass and Apple ID Credentials Leakage in CommerceKit Framework, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/29/2015 09:30
Updated: 03/07/2022 08:57
Changes: 01/29/2015 09:30 (76), 06/19/2017 07:54 (10), 03/07/2022 08:54 (3), 03/07/2022 08:57 (1)
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