Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in Apple Software Update 2.0.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) SWUTMP or (2) SUCATALOG filenames, or using the (3) application/x-apple.sucatalog+xml MIME type.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Software Update | 2.0.5 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-24-01-2007.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24479
- http://www.osvdb.org/32703
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22222
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017755
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0337
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0930
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-24-01-2007.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24479
- http://www.osvdb.org/32703
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0463?
CVE-2007-0463 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in Apple Software Update 2.0.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string speci...
How severe is CVE-2007-0463?
CVE-2007-0463 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0463?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Software Update.