CVE-2007-0647: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-0647: Format string vulnerability in Help Viewer 3.0.0 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of...

Format string vulnerability in Help Viewer 3.0.0 allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in a filename, which is not properly handled when calling the NSBeginAlertSheet Apple AppKit function.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 12:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2007-0647 is an old Help Viewer 3.0.0 flaw where a specially named file can crash the application. The attacker needs a user to interact with the file, and the described impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure appears limited to legacy environments running Help Viewer 3.0.0 that may process untrusted filenames. The source bundle does not identify broader affected products, supported platforms, CPEs, or version ranges. Treat this as low priority unless Help Viewer 3.0.0 remains in use on business-critical legacy systems. The known impact is application crash and user interaction is required. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Help Viewer 3.0.0 or bundled legacy copies.; Check vendor guidance for fixed builds or supported replacements.; Avoid opening externally supplied files on affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 07:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 1, 2007, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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