CVE-2007-0022 describes an untrusted search path vulnerability in the writeconfig component of Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8. This flaw allows a local attacker to elevate privileges by manipulating the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious launchctl program. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, as it permits complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no authentication required. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.4.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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