How severe is CVE-2014-4432?

CVE-2014-4432 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4432 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4432?

CVE-2014-4432 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4432?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-4432 published?

CVE-2014-4432 was published on 2014-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4432

CVE-2014-4432 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2014-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

fdesetup in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly display the encryption status in between a setting-update action and a reboot action, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain cleartext data by leveraging ignorance of the reboot requirement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4432?: fdesetup in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly display the encryption status in between a setting-update action and a reboot action, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain cleartext data by leveraging ignorance of the reboot requirement.
How severe is CVE-2014-4432?: CVE-2014-4432 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4432 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4432?: CVE-2014-4432 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4432?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4432 published?: CVE-2014-4432 was published on 2014-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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