CVE-2007-5851 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 3.6 Published 19 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Network-adjacent attackers can force video connections in iChat without user consent, bypassing authorization controls in macOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-5851?

CVE-2007-5851 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 19 Dec 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

iChat in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows network-adjacent remote attackers to automatically initiate a video connection to another user via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5851?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5851?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5851 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2007-5851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r9pq-w63p-7296.