How severe is CVE-2007-0318?

CVE-2007-0318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0318?

CVE-2007-0318 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0318?

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-2007-0318 published?

CVE-2007-0318 was published on 2007-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0318

CVE-2007-0318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2007-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The do_hfs_truncate function in Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a crafted HFS+ filesystem in a DMG image, which causes an access of an invalid vnode structure during file removal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0318?: The do_hfs_truncate function in Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a crafted HFS+ filesystem in a DMG image, which causes an access of an invalid vnode structure during file removal.
How severe is CVE-2007-0318?: CVE-2007-0318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0318?: CVE-2007-0318 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0318?: 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-2007-0318 published?: CVE-2007-0318 was published on 2007-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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