CVE-2007-4685 json
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…
published 2007-11-15 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4667
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 28%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/27643
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1018950
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/26444
vdb-entry
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=307041
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/38469
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/3868
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4685
- NVD CVE-2007-4685
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