What is the severity of CVE-2007-5856?

The severity of CVE-2007-5856 is classified as moderate due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5856?

To fix CVE-2007-5856, it is recommended to update to Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.2 or later.

What are the potential risks of CVE-2007-5856?

CVE-2007-5856 poses risks as remote attackers could exploit the vulnerability to access sensitive information from the user's system.

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2007-5856?

CVE-2007-5856 affects Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.1.

Is CVE-2007-5856 a network-related vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2007-5856 is network-related as it allows plug-ins to make unrestricted network requests while previewing HTML files.

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CVE-2007-5856

critical

9.4

CWE

264 16

19/12/2007

29/7/2017

CVE-2007-5856

First published: Wed Dec 19 2007(Updated: )

Quick Look Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1, when previewing an HTML file, does not prevent plug-ins from making network requests, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5856?
The severity of CVE-2007-5856 is classified as moderate due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5856?
To fix CVE-2007-5856, it is recommended to update to Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.2 or later.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2007-5856?
CVE-2007-5856 poses risks as remote attackers could exploit the vulnerability to access sensitive information from the user's system.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2007-5856?
CVE-2007-5856 affects Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.1.
Is CVE-2007-5856 a network-related vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2007-5856 is network-related as it allows plug-ins to make unrestricted network requests while previewing HTML files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5856?
The severity of CVE-2007-5856 is classified as moderate due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5856?
To fix CVE-2007-5856, it is recommended to update to Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.2 or later.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2007-5856?
CVE-2007-5856 poses risks as remote attackers could exploit the vulnerability to access sensitive information from the user's system.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2007-5856?
CVE-2007-5856 affects Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.1.
Is CVE-2007-5856 a network-related vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2007-5856 is network-related as it allows plug-ins to make unrestricted network requests while previewing HTML files.