CVE-2007-3749 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published 15 Nov 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by exploiting Mach port handling in setuid programs on Mac OS X.

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-2007-3749?

CVE-2007-3749 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 15 Nov 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not reset the current Mach Thread Port or Thread Exception Port when executing a setuid program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating the port before launching the setuid program, then writing to the address space of the setuid process.

Weakness: CWE-665

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3749?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3749?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-3749 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3749 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-57wq-ccpj-f5j9.