How severe is CVE-2014-4444?

CVE-2014-4444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4444?

CVE-2014-4444 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4444?

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

When was CVE-2014-4444 published?

CVE-2014-4444 was published on 2014-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4444

CVE-2014-4444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2014-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SecurityAgent in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not ensure that a Kerberos ticket is in the cache for the correct user, which allows local users to gain privileges in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a Fast User Switching login.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4444?: SecurityAgent in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not ensure that a Kerberos ticket is in the cache for the correct user, which allows local users to gain privileges in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a Fast User Switching login.
How severe is CVE-2014-4444?: CVE-2014-4444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4444?: CVE-2014-4444 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4444 published?: CVE-2014-4444 was published on 2014-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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