CVE-2007-0731: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 13, 2007
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Apple-specific Samba module (SMB File Server) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ACL.
Affected Software
18 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 Mac OS X Server=10.4.6
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
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0731?
CVE-2007-0731 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-0731?
To mitigate CVE-2007-0731, it is recommended to update to a patched version of macOS, as Apple has released fixes for this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2007-0731?
CVE-2007-0731 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.8.
4
What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2007-0731?
CVE-2007-0731 enables context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-0731?
While the best solution is to apply updates, disabling the Samba file sharing service can act as a temporary workaround for CVE-2007-0731.