CVE-2007-4702 json
The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5, when "Block all incoming connections" is enabled, does not prevent root processes or mDNSR…
published 2007-11-15 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4684
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5, when "Block all incoming connections" is enabled, does not prevent root processes or mDNSResponder from accepting connections, which might allow remote attackers or local root processes to bypass intended access restrictions.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/27695
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/3897
vdb-entry
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=307004
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securityfocus.com
/bid/26461
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1018958
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/38506
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4702
- NVD CVE-2007-4702
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