Vulnerability Description
The CFUserNotificationSendRequest function in UserNotificationCenter.app in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, when used in combination with diskutil, allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious InputManager in Library/InputManagers in a user's home directory, which is executed when Cocoa applications attempt to notify the user.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.8 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305102
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-22-01-2007.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23846
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24198
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017542
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/315856US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/32695
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22188
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-047A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0074
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31676
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305102
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-22-01-2007.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0023?
CVE-2007-0023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The CFUserNotificationSendRequest function in UserNotificationCenter.app in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, when used in combination with diskutil, allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious InputMa...
How severe is CVE-2007-0023?
CVE-2007-0023 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.