CVE-2007-3749

Name: CVE-2007-3749
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-11-15T01:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-3749 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not reset the current Mach Thread Port or Thread Exception Port when executing a setuid program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating the port before launching the setuid program, then writing to the address space of the setuid process.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 does not reset the current Mach Thread Port or Thread Exception Port when executing a setuid program, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating the port before launching the setuid program, then writing to the address space of the setuid process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-665

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.4.0, <= 10.4.10

References

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041Broken Link
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=630Broken Link
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041Broken Link
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=630Broken Link
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/27643Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-3749?

How severe is CVE-2007-3749?

CVE-2007-3749 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3749?

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