CVE-2014-8833: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8833: SpotlightIndex in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly perform deserialization during access to a pe...

SpotlightIndex in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly perform deserialization during access to a permission cache, which allows local users to read search results associated with other users' protected files via a Spotlight query.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-8833 is a local information disclosure issue in Apple OS X before 10.10.2. A user with local access could use Spotlight search behavior to see search results tied to another user’s protected files. It is a confidentiality concern, not a remote takeover based on the provided sources. Exposure is mainly legacy Apple OS X systems older than 10.10.2, especially shared workstations or environments with multiple local users. Modern patched macOS systems are not indicated as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy endpoint confidentiality issue. It should be addressed through patch verification and retirement of old OS X systems, but the provided evidence does not support emergency response for active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected OS X systems to 10.10.2 or later following Apple guidance.; Review Apple advisory HT204244 and APPLE-SA-2015-01-27-4 for vendor remediation details.; Limit local account access on legacy shared Macs until patched..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 30, 2015, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macosx-cve20148833-info-disc(100529)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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