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Advisory Published
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CVE-2007-0117

First published: Tue Jan 09 2007(Updated: )

DiskManagementTool in the DiskManagement.framework 92.29 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 does not properly validate Bill of Materials (BOM) files, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a BOM file under /Library/Receipts/, which triggers arbitrary file permission changes upon execution of a diskutil permission repair operation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.4.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0117?

    CVE-2007-0117 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0117?

    To fix CVE-2007-0117, ensure that you update your Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0117?

    CVE-2007-0117 affects Mac OS X 10.4.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.4.8.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-0117 enable?

    CVE-2007-0117 enables attackers to gain privileges through improperly validated Bill of Materials files.

  • What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2007-0117?

    The exploit mechanism for CVE-2007-0117 involves triggering arbitrary file permission changes upon execution of a diskutil command.

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