CVE-2007-5850 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in macOS Desktop Services allows arbitrary code execution via a crafted .DS_Store file, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-5850?
CVE-2007-5850 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 19 Dec 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in Desktop Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a directory with a crafted .DS_Store file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5850?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5850?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5850 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-5850 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5850 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mqq-53xm-xjrq.