Description
Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 and 10.5.5 does not prevent applets from accessing file:// URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020944
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32018
Mailing List vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45397
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31380
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179
Scores
EPSS
0.0321
EPSS Percentile
86.6%
Details
CWE
CWE-94
Status
published
Products (4)
apple/mac_os_x
10.5.4
apple/mac_os_x
10.5.5
apple/mac_os_x_server
10.5.4
apple/mac_os_x_server
10.5.5
Published
Sep 26, 2008
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026