CVE-2007-4701: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2007
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Updated

WebKit on Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not create temporary files securely when Safari is previewing a PDF file, which allows local users to read the contents of that file.

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
02:46 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4701?

CVE-2007-4701 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4701?

To fix CVE-2007-4701, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version that includes the security patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-4701?

CVE-2007-4701 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4 through 10.4.10.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4701?

CVE-2007-4701 is a local file exposure vulnerability related to how Safari handles temporary files.

5

Can CVE-2007-4701 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2007-4701 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the affected system.

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