CVE-2007-4704 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass macOS Application Firewall restrictions on launchd-started processes because configuration changes are not applied until restart.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4704?
CVE-2007-4704 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 does not apply changed settings to processes that are started by launchd until the processes are restarted, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4704?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4704?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4704 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-4704 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4704 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m957-2m8p-m75f.