CVE-2007-4703 Security feature bypass in n/a
Root processes can bypass macOS firewall restrictions to accept incoming connections, allowing attackers to circumvent intended access controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4703?
CVE-2007-4703 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 15 Nov 2007. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not prevent a root process from accepting incoming connections, even when "Block incoming connections" has been set for its associated executable, which might allow remote attackers or local root processes to bypass intended access restrictions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4703?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4703?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4703 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4703 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4703 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wpvw-wp3g-rhmf.