CVE-2004-1086 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X by tricking users into opening a crafted PostScript file.
- 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-2004-1086?
CVE-2004-1086 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Apr 2005. 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
Buffer overflow in PSNormalizer for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript input file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1086?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Darwin Streaming Server, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Apple Quicktime Streaming Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1086?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1086 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1086 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1086 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcv9-9g8j-h245.