CVE-2007-4691 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass local file system URL restrictions in Mac OS X via case-sensitive comparison flaws in NSURL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4691?
CVE-2007-4691 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 15 Nov 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The NSURL component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 performs case-sensitive comparisons that allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions for local file system URLs.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4691?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4691 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4691 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jgvc-j5h3-xpc7.