Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-3638
Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 and 10.5.5 does not prevent applets from accessing file:// URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-3638
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.91%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 81 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-3638
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-3638
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-3638
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45397
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179
About the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 2 - Apple Support
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31380
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020944
Products affected by CVE-2008-3638
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*