CVE-2007-5850 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in Desktop Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a dir…
published 2007-12-19 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5820
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.9%
- EPSS 2.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Desktop Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a directory with a crafted .DS_Store file.
Exploit prediction
2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 8.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39098
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/4238
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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secunia.com
/advisories/28136
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/26910
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019106
vdb-entry
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=307179
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5850
- NVD CVE-2007-5850
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