# 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 arbi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-09-26 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020944
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32018
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45397
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31380
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179

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