Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in iMovie HD 6.0.3, and Safari in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10, allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in a filename, which is not properly handled when calling the NSRunCriticalAlertPanel Apple AppKit function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
| Apple | Imovie | 6.0.3 |
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305391
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24966Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Vendor Advisory
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/MOAB-30-01-2007.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22326
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-109A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1470Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Vendor Advisory
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305391
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0646?
CVE-2007-0646 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in iMovie HD 6.0.3, and Safari in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10, allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifie...
How severe is CVE-2007-0646?
CVE-2007-0646 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0646?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Imovie, Apple Safari.