Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not reset the current Mach Thread Port or Thread Exception Port when executing a setuid program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating the port before launching the setuid program, then writing to the address space of the setuid process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.4.0, <= 10.4.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041Broken Link
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=630Broken Link
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing List
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38466Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041Broken Link
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=630Broken Link
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing List
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Broken LinkVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3749?
CVE-2007-3749 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not reset the current Mach Thread Port or Thread Exception Port when executing a setuid program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2007-3749?
CVE-2007-3749 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3749?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.