What is the severity of CVE-2007-5863?

CVE-2007-5863 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5863?

To fix CVE-2007-5863, update to a patched version of Apple Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions are affected by CVE-2007-5863?

CVE-2007-5863 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.1.

What are the implications of CVE-2007-5863?

The implications of CVE-2007-5863 include the possibility for attackers to execute arbitrary commands through a man-in-the-middle attack.

Is CVE-2007-5863 still a threat today?

While CVE-2007-5863 is an old vulnerability, systems using the affected version remain at risk if not updated.

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CVE-2007-5863

critical

9.3

CWE

310

19/12/2007

15/10/2018

CVE-2007-5863

First published: Wed Dec 19 2007(Updated: )

Software Update in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack between the client and the server, using a modified distribution definition file with the "allow-external-scripts" option.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.5.1
Apple macOS Server	=10.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5863?
CVE-2007-5863 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5863?
To fix CVE-2007-5863, update to a patched version of Apple Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2007-5863?
CVE-2007-5863 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.1.
What are the implications of CVE-2007-5863?
The implications of CVE-2007-5863 include the possibility for attackers to execute arbitrary commands through a man-in-the-middle attack.
Is CVE-2007-5863 still a threat today?
While CVE-2007-5863 is an old vulnerability, systems using the affected version remain at risk if not updated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5863?
CVE-2007-5863 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5863?
To fix CVE-2007-5863, update to a patched version of Apple Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2007-5863?
CVE-2007-5863 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.1.
What are the implications of CVE-2007-5863?
The implications of CVE-2007-5863 include the possibility for attackers to execute arbitrary commands through a man-in-the-middle attack.
Is CVE-2007-5863 still a threat today?
While CVE-2007-5863 is an old vulnerability, systems using the affected version remain at risk if not updated.