iChat AV link allows application execution
| ichatav-link-app-execute (17420) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
iChat AV could allow a remote attacker to run an application on a user's system. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted link referencing an application on the victim's system, causing the program to run within the security context of the user, once the link is clicked.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate fix for your system dated 2004-09-16, available from the Apple Support Download Web page. See References.
References:
- Apple iChat Web site: Apple - Support - iChat.
- Apple Security Updates: Apple Security Updates 2004-09-16.
- iChat Web site: Apple - iChat AV.
- BID-11207: Apple iChat Remote Link Application Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0873: Apple iChat AV 2.1, AV 2.0, and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a link that references the program.
- OSVDB ID: 10007: Apple iChat Link Arbitrary Command Execution
Platforms Affected:
- Apple iChat AV 1.0.1
- Apple iChat AV 2.0
- Apple iChat AV 2.1
- Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.5
Reported:
Sep 15, 2004
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