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Advisory Published
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CVE-2007-0739

First published: Tue Apr 24 2007(Updated: )

The Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.9 displays the software update window beneath the loginwindow authentication dialog in certain circumstances related to running scheduled tasks, which allows local users to bypass authentication controls.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-0739?

    CVE-2007-0739 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to bypass authentication controls.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-0739?

    To fix CVE-2007-0739, ensure that all users upgrade their Apple Mac OS X to version 10.4.10 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2007-0739?

    CVE-2007-0739 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.9.

  • What could happen if I am affected by CVE-2007-0739?

    If affected by CVE-2007-0739, local users may gain unauthorized access to the system by bypassing the login window's authentication.

  • Is CVE-2007-0739 still relevant today?

    While CVE-2007-0739 primarily impacted older systems, it remains relevant for environments that still run vulnerable versions of Mac OS X.

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