What is the severity of CVE-2007-5850?

CVE-2007-5850 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5850?

To mitigate CVE-2007-5850, it is essential to update Apple Mac OS X to a version beyond 10.4.11.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-5850?

CVE-2007-5850 affects users of Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.11.

What does CVE-2007-5850 exploit?

CVE-2007-5850 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow in the Desktop Services component of Mac OS X.

Can CVE-2007-5850 be executed without user assistance?

No, CVE-2007-5850 requires user-assisted actions to exploit the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-5850

high

8.8

CWE

119

19/12/2007

29/7/2017

CVE-2007-5850: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 19 2007(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Desktop Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a directory with a crafted .DS_Store file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5850?
CVE-2007-5850 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5850?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5850, it is essential to update Apple Mac OS X to a version beyond 10.4.11.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5850?
CVE-2007-5850 affects users of Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.11.
What does CVE-2007-5850 exploit?
CVE-2007-5850 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow in the Desktop Services component of Mac OS X.
Can CVE-2007-5850 be executed without user assistance?
No, CVE-2007-5850 requires user-assisted actions to exploit the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5850?
CVE-2007-5850 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5850?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5850, it is essential to update Apple Mac OS X to a version beyond 10.4.11.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5850?
CVE-2007-5850 affects users of Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.11.
What does CVE-2007-5850 exploit?
CVE-2007-5850 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow in the Desktop Services component of Mac OS X.
Can CVE-2007-5850 be executed without user assistance?
No, CVE-2007-5850 requires user-assisted actions to exploit the vulnerability.