CVE-2007-0463 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash Apple Software Update via format string vulnerabilities in specific filenames or MIME types.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-0463?
CVE-2007-0463 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Apple Software Update 2.0.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) SWUTMP or (2) SUCATALOG filenames, or using the (3) application/x-apple.sucatalog+xml MIME type.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0463?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Software Update.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0463?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0463 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-0463 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0463 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7q3-8h39-v35w.