CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4683: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Nov 15 2007(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to bypass the chroot mechanism via a relative path when changing the current working directory.

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=10.4.10
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=10.4.0
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-2007-4683?

    CVE-2007-4683 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow bypassing the chroot security mechanism.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4683?

    To fix CVE-2007-4683, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to a version prior to 10.4.10 that includes the security patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-4683?

    Local users on Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.10 are affected by CVE-2007-4683.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4683?

    CVE-2007-4683 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory.

  • Can CVE-2007-4683 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2007-4683 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local user access to the system.

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