CVE-2007-4686: High severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2007
·
Updated

Integer signedness error in the ttioctl function in bsd/kern/tty.c in the xnu kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system shutdown) or gain privileges via a crafted TIOCSETD ioctl request.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.10
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.10
Apple Mac OS X Server=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 Mac OS X Server=10.4.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

Event History

Nov 15, 2007
CVE Published
01:46 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4686?

CVE-2007-4686 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to system shutdown or privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4686?

To fix CVE-2007-4686, you should update to the latest version of Apple Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4686?

CVE-2007-4686 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.10, including Mac OS X Server.

4

Is it possible to exploit CVE-2007-4686 remotely?

CVE-2007-4686 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4686?

CVE-2007-4686 is an integer signedness error vulnerability in the ttioctl function.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203