CVE-2007-0299 describes an integer overflow in the byte_swap_sbin function within Mac OS X 10.4.8, specifically affecting the Unix File System (UFS) component. This vulnerability allows a user-assisted remote attacker to trigger a kernel panic, leading to a denial of service, by mounting a specially crafted UFS DMG image. With a CVSS score of 7.1, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector and complete availability impact, though it requires user interaction (mounting the image). There is no evidence of active exploitation, public 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:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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