CVE-2007-5861 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted XLS files exploiting memory corruption in Mac OS X Spotlight.
- 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-2007-5861?
CVE-2007-5861 is a medium-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
Unspecified vulnerability in Spotlight in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted .XLS file that triggers memory corruption in the Microsoft Office Spotlight Importer.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5861?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5861?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5861 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-2007-5861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5861 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4xr-jqqm-52ww.