CVE-2007-0743
First published: Tue Apr 24 2007(Updated: )
URLMount in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 through 10.4.9 passes the username and password credentials for mounting filesystems on SMB servers as command line arguments to the mount_sub command, which may allow local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305391
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23569
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017942
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24966
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-109A.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/34867
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1470
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0743?
CVE-2007-0743 has a medium severity rating due to potential information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0743?
To fix CVE-2007-0743, update your Mac OS X version to a later release that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2007-0743?
CVE-2007-0743 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.1 through 10.4.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0743?
CVE-2007-0743 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to the URLMount utility.
Can local users exploit CVE-2007-0743?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2007-0743 to gain access to sensitive username and password information.
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