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CVE-2004-0486

HighPublished

HelpViewer in Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8 processes scripts that it did not initiate, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, an issue that was...

Published: May 28, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 17, 2004

Primary CVSS

7.6/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

9.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

HelpViewer in Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8 processes scripts that it did not initiate, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, an issue that was originally reported as a directory traversal vulnerability in the Safari web browser using the runscript parameter in a help: URI handler.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX 10.3.x - Help Protocol Remote Code ExecutionExploit
Troels Bay · osx · May 17, 2004

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