What is the severity of CVE-2007-0465?

CVE-2007-0465 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0465?

To fix CVE-2007-0465, update Apple Installer to a version later than 2.1.5.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0465?

CVE-2007-0465 affects Apple Installer 2.1.5 and Mac OS X 10.4.8.

What techniques can attackers use with CVE-2007-0465?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-0465 using malicious format string specifiers in package filenames.

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2007-0465?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2007-0465 requires user-assisted actions to execute the malicious package.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-0465

high

7.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/1/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-0465

First published: Wed Jan 31 2007(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in Apple Installer 2.1.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a (1) PKG, (2) DISTZ, or (3) MPKG package filename.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Installer	=2.1.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0465?
CVE-2007-0465 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0465?
To fix CVE-2007-0465, update Apple Installer to a version later than 2.1.5.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0465?
CVE-2007-0465 affects Apple Installer 2.1.5 and Mac OS X 10.4.8.
What techniques can attackers use with CVE-2007-0465?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-0465 using malicious format string specifiers in package filenames.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2007-0465?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2007-0465 requires user-assisted actions to execute the malicious package.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0465?
CVE-2007-0465 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0465?
To fix CVE-2007-0465, update Apple Installer to a version later than 2.1.5.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0465?
CVE-2007-0465 affects Apple Installer 2.1.5 and Mac OS X 10.4.8.
What techniques can attackers use with CVE-2007-0465?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-0465 using malicious format string specifiers in package filenames.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2007-0465?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2007-0465 requires user-assisted actions to execute the malicious package.