Description
The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet, related to an "error checking issue."
CVSS breakdown
CVSS 3.1
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected products
- Apple / mac_os_x10.4.11 – 10.4.11
- Apple / mac_os_x10.5.4 – 10.5.4
- Apple / mac_os_x10.5.5 – 10.5.5
- Apple / mac_os_x_server10.4.11 – 10.4.11
- Apple / mac_os_x_server10.5.4 – 10.5.4
- Apple / mac_os_x_server10.5.5 – 10.5.5
References
- MISChttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45396
- MAILING_LISThttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html
- VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32018
- MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31379
- MAILING_LISThttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html
- VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178
- MISChttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020943
- VENDOR_ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179