CVE-2007-4703: apple mac_os_x
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2007-4703 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in apple mac_os_x. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 15-11-2007PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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 metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
2.59%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.59% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Apple2 products
- mac_os_x10.5
- mac_os_x_server10.5
1 vendor · 2 products
References
7 links- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00004.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource APPLEPatch