CVE-2007-0738

Name: CVE-2007-0738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-04-24T17:19:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.9 does not display the screen saver authentication dialog in certain circumstances when waking from sleep, even though the "require a password to wake the computer from sleep" option is enabled, which allows local users to bypass authentication controls.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.9 does not display the screen saver authentication dialog in certain circumstances when waking from sleep, even though the "require a password to wake the computer from sleep" option is enabled, which allows local users to bypass authentication controls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.9

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0738?

How severe is CVE-2007-0738?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0738?

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Source: NVD / NIST