CVE-2007-4685

Description

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to gain privileges by executing setuid or setgid programs in which the stdio, stderr, or stdout file descriptors are "in an unexpected state."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1018950 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html patch vendor advisory
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38469 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/27643 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.html third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4685?
CVE-2007-4685 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-4685?
To fix CVE-2007-4685, 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-2007-4685 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-4685 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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