CVE-2007-4703

Name: CVE-2007-4703
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-11-15T20:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-4703 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not prevent a root process from accepting incoming connections, even when "Block incoming connections" has been set for its associated executable, which might allow remote attackers or local root processes to bypass intended access restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not prevent a root process from accepting incoming connections, even when "Block incoming connections" has been set for its associated executable, which might allow remote attackers or local root processes to bypass intended access restrictions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4703?

How severe is CVE-2007-4703?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4703 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4703?

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Source: NVD / NIST