CVE-2007-0463

Name: CVE-2007-0463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-01-29T16:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0463 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in Apple Software Update 2.0.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) SWUTMP or (2) SUCATALOG filenames, or using the (3) application/x-apple.sucatalog+xml MIME type.. EPSS estimates a 17.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in Apple Software Update 2.0.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in (1) SWUTMP or (2) SUCATALOG filenames, or using the (3) application/x-apple.sucatalog+xml MIME type.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.54%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Software Update	2.0.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0463?

How severe is CVE-2007-0463?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0463 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0463?

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Source: NVD / NIST