CVE-2007-4704: Critical severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Nov 15, 2007
·Updated
The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not apply changed settings to processes that are started by launchd until the processes are restarted, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 15, 2007
CVE Published
08:46 PM
Nov 16, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4704?
CVE-2007-4704 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for access restriction bypass.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4704?
To fix CVE-2007-4704, ensure that any processes affected by the Application Firewall are restarted after changing settings.
3
Which version of macOS is affected by CVE-2007-4704?
CVE-2007-4704 affects Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.
4
What kind of access can be bypassed due to CVE-2007-4704?
CVE-2007-4704 may allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions set by the Application Firewall.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4704?
A workaround for CVE-2007-4704 is to manually restart any affected processes after modifying firewall settings.