CVE-2008-3638 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs by exploiting a Java applet vulnerability in Mac OS X that allows access to local file URLs.
- 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-2008-3638?
CVE-2008-3638 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 26 Sep 2008. 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3638?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3638?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3638 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-2008-3638 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3638 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ccq2-jrj3-pw8x.