CVE-2007-4702 Security feature bypass in n/a

What is CVE-2007-4702?

CVE-2007-4702 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 15 Nov 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5, when "Block all incoming connections" is enabled, does not prevent root processes or mDNSResponder from accepting connections, which might allow remote attackers or local root processes to bypass intended access restrictions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4702?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4702?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-4702 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4702 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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