CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0486

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in HelpViewer on Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8 allows arbitrary code execution by processing scripts that were not initiated by the user. The issue was originally reported as a directory traversal vulnerability in Safari using the runscript parameter in a help: URI handler.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system, potentially leading to full device compromise, data theft, or malware installation.

Recommendation

Immediately update the system to a patched version or apply the relevant security fixes from Apple.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

HelpViewer in Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8 processes scripts that it did not initiate, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, an issue that was originally reported as a directory traversal vulnerability in the Safari web browser using the runscript parameter in a help: URI handler.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS