Vulnerability Description
The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not prevent a root process from accepting incoming connections, even when "Block incoming connections" has been set for its associated executable, which might allow remote attackers or local root processes to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307004Patch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00004.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27695Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018958
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26460
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3897Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38479
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307004Patch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00004.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27695Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018958
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26460
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3897Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38479
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4703?
CVE-2007-4703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not prevent a root process from accepting incoming connections, even when "Block incoming connections" has been set for its associated executable, ...
How severe is CVE-2007-4703?
CVE-2007-4703 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4703?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.