CVE-2007-4699 Security feature bypass in n/a
Safari's default keychain permissions allow other local applications to access private keys without user warning, bypassing intended access restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4699?
CVE-2007-4699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, 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 default configuration of Safari in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 adds a private key to the keychain with permissions that allow other applications to access the key without warning the user, which might allow other applications to bypass intended access restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4699?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4699?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4699 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4699 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rfx-7w8r-c9p9.