CVE-2007-4703 json
The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not prevent a root process from accepting incoming connections, even when "Block incom…
published 2007-11-15 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4685
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.6%
- EPSS 2.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/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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docs.info.apple.com
/article.html?artnum=307004
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, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/38479
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/26460
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1018958
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4703
- NVD CVE-2007-4703
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