CVE-2007-0465 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening maliciously crafted package files with format string specifiers in their names.
- 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-2007-0465?
CVE-2007-0465 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 31 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 Installer 2.1.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a (1) PKG, (2) DISTZ, or (3) MPKG package filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0465?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Installer, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0465?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0465 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-0465 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0465 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6q2-7rvg-rj7g.