7.8
CWE
189
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-6276

First published: Fri Dec 07 2007(Updated: )

The accept_connections function in the virtual private network daemon (vpnd) in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and daemon crash) via a crafted load balancing packet to UDP port 4112.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple macOS Server=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple macOS Server=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple macOS Server=10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6276?

    CVE-2007-6276 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause remote denial of service.

  • What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2007-6276?

    CVE-2007-6276 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.1 through 10.5.3, as well as 10.5.2.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-6276?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-6276, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5.4 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-6276 facilitate?

    CVE-2007-6276 facilitates a denial of service attack that causes a divide-by-zero error leading to the vpnd crash.

  • Is CVE-2007-6276 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2007-6276 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit the issue over the network.

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