CVE-2014-8838: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8838: The Security component in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly process cached information about app...

The Security component in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly process cached information about app certificates, which allows attackers to bypass the Gatekeeper protection mechanism by leveraging access to a revoked Developer ID certificate for signing a crafted app.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw weakens Gatekeeper on older Apple OS X systems. A malicious app signed with a revoked Developer ID certificate could be treated as trusted, reducing a key protection against running untrusted software. Exposure is primarily legacy Macs running Apple OS X before 10.10.2, especially where Gatekeeper is relied on to control downloaded applications. The bundle does not identify other affected products. Treat this as a legacy platform risk. It is not shown as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but it bypasses an important endpoint trust control on outdated Apple systems. Mitigation focus: Update affected OS X systems to 10.10.2 or later where supported.; Review Apple advisory HT204244 and APPLE-SA-2015-01-27-4 for vendor guidance.; Restrict execution of untrusted downloaded applications on legacy systems..

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-cve20148838-sec-bypass(100525)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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