CVE-2007-0725 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via malformed control commands in the AirPort driver on specific Mac OS X hardware.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-0725?

CVE-2007-0725 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Apr 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the AirPortDriver module for AirPort in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 through 10.4.9, when running on hardware with the original AirPort wireless card, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by "sending malformed control commands."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0725?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0725?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0725 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-2007-0725 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0725 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h66x-rf6x-rfjf.

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