CVE-2007-0023

Name: CVE-2007-0023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-01-24T01:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0023 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CFUserNotificationSendRequest function in UserNotificationCenter.app in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, when used in combination with diskutil, allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious InputManager in Library/InputManagers in a user's home directory, which is executed when Cocoa applications attempt to notify the user.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CFUserNotificationSendRequest function in UserNotificationCenter.app in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8, when used in combination with diskutil, allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious InputManager in Library/InputManagers in a user's home directory, which is executed when Cocoa applications attempt to notify the user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.8

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0023?

How severe is CVE-2007-0023?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0023 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0023?

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Source: NVD / NIST