CVE-2007-0721 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X by tricking users into opening a crafted compressed disk image.
- 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-2007-0721?
CVE-2007-0721 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 13 Mar 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
Unspecified vulnerability in diskimages-helper in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted compressed disk image that triggers memory corruption.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0721?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0721?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0721 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-2007-0721 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0721 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c3cw-4q39-9gmm.