Vulnerability Description
HelpViewer in Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8 processes scripts that it did not initiate, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, an issue that was originally reported as a directory traversal vulnerability in the Safari web browser using the runscript parameter in a help: URI handler.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-05/0837.html
- http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00053.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11622/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010167
- http://www.fundisom.com/owned/warningVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578798PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/6184
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10356ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16166
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-05/0837.html
- http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00053.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11622/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010167
- http://www.fundisom.com/owned/warningVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578798PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0486?
CVE-2004-0486 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). HelpViewer in Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8 processes scripts that it did not initiate, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, an issue that was originally reported as a directory traversal...
How severe is CVE-2004-0486?
CVE-2004-0486 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0486?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.