CVE-2007-4684 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via an integer overflow in the Mac OS X kernel's i386_set_ldt system call.
- 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-2007-4684?
CVE-2007-4684 is a medium-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 overflow in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large num_sels argument to the i386_set_ldt system call.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4684?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4684?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4684 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4684 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4684 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w332-rjcw-h5c2.