CVE-2007-4701 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read PDF contents via insecure temporary files in Safari on Mac OS X, requiring user interaction to preview the file.
- 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-2007-4701?
CVE-2007-4701 is a low-severity 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
WebKit on Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not create temporary files securely when Safari is previewing a PDF file, which allows local users to read the contents of that file.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4701?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4701?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4701 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4701 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4701 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j655-x3rh-vhr4.