CVE-2004-0539 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into clicking the Show in Finder button in Safari.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2004-0539?

CVE-2004-0539 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 11 Jun 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The "Show in Finder" button in the Safari web browser in Mac OS X 10.3.4 and 10.2.8 may execute downloaded applications, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0539?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0539?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0539 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2004-0539 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0539 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4pv-j73m-58hw.

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