CVE-2007-5856 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.4 Published 19 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information by tricking users into previewing malicious HTML files in macOS Quick Look.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-5856?

CVE-2007-5856 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 19 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Quick Look Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1, when previewing an HTML file, does not prevent plug-ins from making network requests, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-264, CWE-16

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5856 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-5856 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5856 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w5vm-6v5c-j433.