CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-0731: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple macOS Server=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple macOS Server=10.4.2
Apple macOS Server=10.4.4
Apple macOS Server=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple macOS Server=10.4
Apple macOS Server=10.4.5
Apple macOS Server=10.4.6
Apple macOS 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 macOS Server=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2007-0731?

    CVE-2007-0731 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.8.

  • What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2007-0731?

    CVE-2007-0731 enables context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

  • 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.

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