CVE-2007-0731

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Apple-specific Samba module (SMB File Server) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ACL.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.93% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-072A.html	third party advisory us government resource
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22948	vdb entry
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305214
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32979	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/34852	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0930	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017754	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/24479	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0731?: CVE-2007-0731 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-0731?: To fix CVE-2007-0731, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-0731 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-0731 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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