CVE-2009-2843

Published: Dec 8, 2009Modified: Apr 23, 2026

5.0

Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 2.9

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (2)

Products: Apple: Mac Os X, Mac Os X Server

Apple

2 products

Mac Os X

Mac Os X Server

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apple Mac Os X	Version 10.5.8
Apple Mac Os X Server	Version 10.5.8

Related CWEs

CWE-310

References (12)

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

http://secunia.com/advisories/37581

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37206

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html