CVE-2009-2843 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via applets by exploiting the acceptance of expired certificates in Mac OS X Java.
- 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-2009-2843?
CVE-2009-2843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 8 Dec 2009. 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 for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 6 and 10.6 before Update 1 accepts expired certificates for applets, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an applet.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2843?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2843?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2843 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vw7w-hxgp-f22h.