Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large num_sels argument to the i386_set_ldt system call.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/058522.html
- http://risesecurity.org/advisory/RISE-2007004/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483793/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38468
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/058522.html
- http://risesecurity.org/advisory/RISE-2007004/
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4684?
CVE-2007-4684 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large num_sels argument to the i386_set_ldt system call.
How severe is CVE-2007-4684?
CVE-2007-4684 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-2007-4684?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.