CVE-2007-0051
First published: Thu Jan 04 2007(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in Apple iPhoto 6.0.5 (316), and other versions before 6.0.6, allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted photocast with format string specifiers in the title of an RSS iPhoto feed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iPhoto | =6.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-04-01-2007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21871
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23615
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305215
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar//msg00003.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-01/0100.html
- http://osvdb.org/31165
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0057
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31281
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3080
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA[2007-0104a].txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455968/100/0/threaded
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2007-0104a%5D.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0051?
CVE-2007-0051 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0051?
To fix CVE-2007-0051, upgrade Apple iPhoto to version 6.0.6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2007-0051?
CVE-2007-0051 is caused by a format string vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit crafted photocasts with malicious RSS feed titles.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-0051?
Users of Apple iPhoto versions 6.0.5 and earlier are affected by CVE-2007-0051.
Can CVE-2007-0051 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-0051 can be exploited by remote user-assisted attackers through specially crafted photocasts.
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