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CVE-2007-0752

UnknownEPSS 0.72%

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CVE-2007-0752 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PPP daemon (pppd) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 checks ownership of the stdin file descriptor to determine if the invoker has sufficient privileges, which allows local users to load arbitrary plugins and gain root privileges by bypassing this check.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PPP daemon (pppd) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 checks ownership of the stdin file descriptor to determine if the invoker has sufficient privileges, which allows local users to load arbitrary plugins and gain root privileges by bypassing this check.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.72%

49.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.4.8
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0752?
The PPP daemon (pppd) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 checks ownership of the stdin file descriptor to determine if the invoker has sufficient privileges, which allows local users to load arbitrary plugins and gain root privileges by bypassing this check.
How severe is CVE-2007-0752?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0752 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0752?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST