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CVE-2007-0022

Status: ModifiedHigh (7.2)—

Untrusted search path vulnerability in writeconfig in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that points to a malicious launchctl program.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Apple — MAC OS X

CWEs

References

Raw JSON (NVD)

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