CVE-2007-0465
CVE-2007-0465 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Installer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Installer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in Apple Installer 2.1.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a (1) PKG, (2) DISTZ, or (3) MPKG package filename.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0465?
- Format string vulnerability in Apple Installer 2.1.5 on Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a (1) PKG, (2) DISTZ, or (3) MPKG package filename.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0465?
- CVE-2007-0465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0465 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0465?
- CVE-2007-0465 primarily affects Apple Installer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0465?
- 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-2007-0465 published?
- CVE-2007-0465 was published on 2007-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305391
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/MOAB-26-01-2007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24966
- http://www.osvdb.org/32705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22272
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017940
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-109A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1470
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31883
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:installer:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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