Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in the ttioctl function in bsd/kern/tty.c in the xnu kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system shutdown) or gain privileges via a crafted TIOCSETD ioctl request.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483753/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444
- http://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2007-001.txt
- 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/38470
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483753/100/200/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4686?
CVE-2007-4686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in the ttioctl function in bsd/kern/tty.c in the xnu kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system shutdown) or gain pr...
How severe is CVE-2007-4686?
CVE-2007-4686 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4686?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.