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CVE-2007-5863

HighPublished

Software Update in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack between the client and...

Published: Dec 19, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 20, 2010

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

23.0%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Software Update in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack between the client and the server, using a modified distribution definition file with the "allow-external-scripts" option.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX Software Update - Command Execution (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · osx · Sep 20, 2010

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