First published: Thu Nov 15 2007(Updated: )
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not reset the current Mach Thread Port or Thread Exception Port when executing a setuid program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating the port before launching the setuid program, then writing to the address space of the setuid process.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS and macOS | >=10.4.0<=10.4.10 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.10 | |
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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CVE-2007-3749 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
To mitigate CVE-2007-3749, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.4.11 or later.
CVE-2007-3749 affects Apple Mac OS X versions from 10.4 through 10.4.10.
CVE-2007-3749 is not remotely exploitable; it requires local access to the system.
CVE-2007-3749 can facilitate local attacks allowing unauthorized execution of code.