CVE-2004-0486 describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability in HelpViewer within Apple Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking HelpViewer into processing uninitiated scripts, initially identified as a directory traversal issue in Safari via a help: URI handler. With a CVSS score of 7.6, it presents a high severity risk due to its network-based attack vector and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its potential for exploitation, though it currently lacks significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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