CVE-2007-4681 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in CoreFoundation via a crafted directory hierarchy, potentially executing arbitrary code or crashing applications.
- 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-2007-4681?
CVE-2007-4681 is a medium-severity memory corruption 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
Buffer overflow in CoreFoundation in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted directory hierarchy.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4681?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4681?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4681 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-2007-4681 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4681 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j287-mh8c-4q25.