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CVE-2007-5863

Software Update in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbi...

Critical CVSS 9.3

Overview

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.

CWE: CWE-310 Published: 2007-12-19T21:46:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.3 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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