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CVE-2007-4268

7.8 · HIGH

Integer signedness error in the Networking component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleTalk message with a negative value, which…

Published Nov 15, 2007appleCWE-681EPSS 0.67%

Overview

CVE-2007-4268 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on November 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer signedness error in the Networking component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleTalk message with a negative value, which satisfies a signed comparison during mbuf allocation but is later interpreted as an unsigned value, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
applemac_os_x10.4.0Affected

References

Refdocs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=628Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/27643Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1018950Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26444Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38476Refdocs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4268?

CVE-2007-4268 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on November 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-4268?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4268?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-4268?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4268 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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