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5.4

Apple macOS before 10.10 can be tricked by fake Bluetooth keyboards

CVE-2014-4428 · published 12 years ago
Summary

Versions of macOS prior to 10.10 do not encrypt communications with Bluetooth keyboards and mice, letting an attacker pretend to be a trusted device if it was paired before. This could let someone send keystrokes or capture input without your knowledge. Upgrade to macOS 10.10 or later, or remove and re‑pair any Bluetooth HID devices you use.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x <= 10.9.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Bluetooth in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not require encryption for HID Low Energy devices, which allows remote attackers to spoof a device by leveraging previous pairing.
Bluetooth in Apple OS X before 10.10 does not require encryption for HID Low Energy devices, which allows remote attackers to spoof a device by leveraging previous pairing.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-310Cryptographic Issues
Timeline
Published18 Oct 2014
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-4428 · NVD
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