CVE-2007-0646
CVE-2007-0646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Imovie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Apple Imovie
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in iMovie HD 6.0.3, and Safari in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10, allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in a filename, which is not properly handled when calling the NSRunCriticalAlertPanel Apple AppKit function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0646?
- Format string vulnerability in iMovie HD 6.0.3, and Safari in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10, allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in a filename, which is not properly handled when calling the NSRunCriticalAlertPanel Apple AppKit function.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0646?
- CVE-2007-0646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0646 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0646?
- CVE-2007-0646 primarily affects Apple Imovie. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0646?
- 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-2007-0646 published?
- CVE-2007-0646 was published on 2007-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305391
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24966
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27643
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/MOAB-30-01-2007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22326
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-109A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1470
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:imovie:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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