CVE-2007-5863

Name: CVE-2007-5863
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-19T21:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5863 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Software Update in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack between the client and the server, using a modified distribution definition file with the "allow-external-scripts" option.. EPSS estimates a 22.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Software Update in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack between the client and the server, using a modified distribution definition file with the "allow-external-scripts" option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.98%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5863?

How severe is CVE-2007-5863?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5863 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5863?

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Source: NVD / NIST