CVE-2008-3638

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductApple Mac Os X
PublishedSep 26, 2008
First seenSep 26, 2008

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apple mac_os_x10.5.4, 10.5.5—
apple mac_os_x_server10.5.4, 10.5.5—

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CVE-2008-3638 · Apple Mac Os X · Dark Radar