CVE-2007-0646 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in Mac OS X via format string specifiers in filenames, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-0646?
CVE-2007-0646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Feb 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 iMovie HD 6.0.3, and Safari in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10, allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in a filename, which is not properly handled when calling the NSRunCriticalAlertPanel Apple AppKit function.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0646?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Imovie, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0646 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-0646 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0646 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39c6-rp26-j8w8.