Vulnerability Description
iCal before 1.5.4 on Mac OS X 10.2.3, and other later versions, does not alert the user when handling calendars that use alarms, which allows attackers to execute programs and send e-mail via alarms.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ical | 1.5.3 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2004/Nov/msg00000.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18209
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2004/Nov/msg00000.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18209
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1021?
CVE-2004-1021 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). iCal before 1.5.4 on Mac OS X 10.2.3, and other later versions, does not alert the user when handling calendars that use alarms, which allows attackers to execute programs and send e-mail via alarms.
How severe is CVE-2004-1021?
CVE-2004-1021 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1021?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ical.