CVE-2004-0539 Code injection in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4pv-j73m-58hw.