CVE-2009-2843 describes a vulnerability in Java for Mac OS X 10.5 (before Update 6) and 10.6 (before Update 1) that allowed the acceptance of expired applet certificates. This flaw made it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity. It is a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring no authentication, and primarily impacts integrity (I:P) by allowing arbitrary code execution. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no exploit code is publicly available via Metasploit or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a low level of public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.5.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.5.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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