How severe is CVE-2007-3746?

CVE-2007-3746 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3746 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3746?

CVE-2007-3746 affects Apple Ichat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3746?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-3746 published?

CVE-2007-3746 was published on 2007-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3746

CVE-2007-3746 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Ichat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Ichat
Published: 2007-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Java interface to CoreAudio on Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.10 does not properly check the bounds of heap read and write operations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3746?: The Java interface to CoreAudio on Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.10 does not properly check the bounds of heap read and write operations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet.
How severe is CVE-2007-3746?: CVE-2007-3746 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3746 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3746?: CVE-2007-3746 affects Apple Ichat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3746?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3746 published?: CVE-2007-3746 was published on 2007-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:ichat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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