CVE-2007-5855 json
Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.1, when an SMTP account has been set up using Account Assistant, can use plaintext authentication e…
published 2007-12-19 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5825
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.1, when an SMTP account has been set up using Account Assistant, can use plaintext authentication even when MD5 Challenge-Response authentication is available, which makes it easier for remote attackers to sniff account activity.
Exploit prediction
1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
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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
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39104
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/26910
vdb-entry
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=307179
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019107
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5855
- NVD CVE-2007-5855
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