CVE-2007-4268 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleTalk message causing a heap-based buffer overflow in 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-2007-4268?
CVE-2007-4268 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
Integer signedness error in the Networking component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleTalk message with a negative value, which satisfies a signed comparison during mbuf allocation but is later interpreted as an unsigned value, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-681
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4268?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4268?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4268 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4268 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4268 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25vf-27mm-c4fh.