CVE-2007-3747 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X via a crafted Java applet due to improper heap address validation in CoreAudio.
- 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-2007-3747?
CVE-2007-3747 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 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
The Java interface to CoreAudio on Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.10 does not restrict object instantiation and manipulation to valid heap addresses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3747?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Ichat.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3747?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3747 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-2007-3747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3747 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r6q3-8283-3fw2.