CVE-2014-4450

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Published Oct 22, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 1.9 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed

Description

The QuickType feature in the Keyboards subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.1 collects typing-prediction data from fields with an off autocomplete attribute, which makes it easier for attackers to discover credentials by reading credential values within unintended DOM input elements.

Affected Products

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions

n/a

n/a

affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`n/a`	affected	—

Configuration 1 [-]

cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source	ID	Title
EUVD	EUVD-2014-4377	The QuickType feature in the Keyboards subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.1 collects typing-prediction data from fields with an off autocomplete attribute, which makes it easier for attackers to discover credentials by reading credential values within unintended DOM input elements.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

No CVSS v3.1

No CVSS v3.0

Access Vector Local

Access Complexity Medium

Authentication None

Confidentiality Impact Partial

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact None

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

Exploit prediction score: < 1% (0.306% probability within 30 days)

Key SSVC decision points have not yet been added.

References

Link	Providers
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533747
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70660
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031077
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97666
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6541

History

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Subscriptions

Apple Iphone Os

Weaknesses

CWE-255

Sources

CVE record Updated: Aug 6, 2024, 11:20 AM

Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: apple
Published: Oct 22, 2014, 10:00 AM
Updated: Aug 6, 2024, 11:20 AM
Reserved: Jun 20, 2014, 12:00 AM

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NVD Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 12:10 AM

Status: Modified
Published: Oct 22, 2014, 10:55 AM
Modified: Jun 17, 2026, 12:10 AM

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