CVE-2007-4701: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Nov 15, 2007
·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
Remediation
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.