CVE-2009-2843

N/A Unknown

Published: December 08, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026

Description

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 6 and 10.6 before Update 1 accepts expired certificates for applets, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an applet.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://secunia.com/advisories/37581

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37206

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html