CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0538

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in LaunchServices on Mac OS X 10.3.4 and 10.2.8 automatically registers and executes new applications, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code without warning the user.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that an attacker can remotely or locally execute malicious software without the user's knowledge or consent, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Mac OS X to a version that fixes this vulnerability and consider restricting automatic application execution through appropriate security policies.

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Original NVD description (English source)

LaunchServices in Mac OS X 10.3.4 and 10.2.8 automatically registers and executes new applications, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code without warning the user.

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