CVE-2004-0873 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 24 Sep 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via malicious links in Apple iChat AV, requiring user interaction to click the link.

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-2004-0873?

CVE-2004-0873 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 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

Apple iChat AV 2.1, AV 2.0, and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a "link" that references the program.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0873?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Ichat, Apple Ichat Av.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0873?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0873 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-2004-0873 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0873 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7qqw-7g43-32fc.