Apple Safari show in finder button allows execution of downloaded files
| safari-file-application-execution (16351) |  High Risk |
Description:
Safari Web browser could allow a remote attacker to execute a downloaded application, caused by a vulnerability in the 'Show in Finder' button. When a user clicks the 'Show in Finder' button, specific files that have been downloaded could be opened, which would cause certain applications to be executed. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability and cause the user to execute a downloaded application on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the fix for this vulnerability, available from the Apple Web site. See References.
References:
- Apple Computer, Inc. Web site: About Security Update 2004-0607.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Jun 07 2004 - 17:45:50 CDT: [product-securityapple.com: APPLE-SA-2004-06-07 Security Update 2004-06-07].
- BID-10486: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-0539: The Show in Finder button in the Safari web browser in Mac OS X 10.3.4 and 10.2.8 may execute downloaded applications, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- US-CERT VU#773190: Mac OS X Safari Show in Finder option may allow arbitrary file execution
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8
- Apple Mac OS X 10.3.4
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.4
- Apple Safari
Reported:
Jun 07, 2004
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