# CVE-2014-4439: Mail in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly recognize the removal of a recipient address from a message, which makes it easier for rem

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-10-18 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Mail in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not properly recognize the removal of a recipient address from a message, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by reading a message intended exclusively for other recipients.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97629
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70619
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-10/0101.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031063
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6535

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