CVE-2007-0723: High severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2007

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the authentication feature for DirectoryService (DS Plug-Ins) for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows remote authenticated LDAP users to modify the root password and gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

20 affected components

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.3

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.4

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.1

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.7

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.5

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.6

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.9

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.8

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5

Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.7

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Mar/msg00002.html

Event History

Mar 13, 2007

CVE Published

10:19 PM

Mar 14, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0723?

CVE-2007-0723 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized users to modify the root password.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0723?

To mitigate CVE-2007-0723, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest supported version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-0723?

CVE-2007-0723 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9, 10.4, and their respective server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0723?

CVE-2007-0723 is an authentication vulnerability in the DirectoryService for Apple Mac OS X.

Can CVE-2007-0723 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-0723 can be exploited remotely by authenticated LDAP users.