# CVE-2007-4704: The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not apply changed settings to processes that are started by launchd until the processes

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-11-15 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 does not apply changed settings to processes that are started by launchd until the processes are restarted, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/27695
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00004.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3897
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307004
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018958
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38492
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26459

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