CVE-2007-0021
CVE-2007-0021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ichat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Ichat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in Apple iChat 3.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null pointer dereference and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an aim:// URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0021?
- Format string vulnerability in Apple iChat 3.1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null pointer dereference and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an aim:// URI.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0021?
- CVE-2007-0021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0021 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0021?
- CVE-2007-0021 affects Apple Ichat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0021?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-0021 published?
- CVE-2007-0021 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305102
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://osvdb.org/32715
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-20-01-2007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24198
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/794752
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22146
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017661
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-047A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0274
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31679
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:ichat:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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