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6.8

Apple CoreAudio Java interface lets remote attacker run code

CVE-2007-3745 · published 19 years ago
Summary

On Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.10, the Java bridge to CoreAudio (exposed through JDirect) can be tricked into releasing memory it shouldn't, allowing an attacker to execute their own code. This risk affects any Java application that uses the CoreAudio API on those systems. Apply any available Apple security updates or disable the Java CoreAudio bridge until a fix is released.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple core_audio_technologies All versions
cpe:2.3:a:apple:core_audio_technologies:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The Java interface to CoreAudio on Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.10 contains an unsafe interface that is exposed by JDirect, which allows remote attackers to free arbitrary memory and thereby exec...
The Java interface to CoreAudio on Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.10 contains an unsafe interface that is exposed by JDirect, which allows remote attackers to free arbitrary memory and thereby execute arbitrary code.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published3 Aug 2007
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-3745 · NVD
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