CVE-2007-5862 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Keychain access controls to add or delete items via a crafted Java applet on Mac OS X.
- 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-2007-5862?
CVE-2007-5862 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 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
Java in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.11 allows remote attackers to bypass Keychain access controls and add or delete arbitrary Keychain items via a crafted Java applet.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5862?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5862?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5862 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2007-5862 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5862 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5g4m-52c9-q9f8.