# CVE-2009-1719: The Aqua Look and Feel for Java implementation in Java 1.5 on Mac OS X 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a call to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-06-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Aqua Look and Feel for Java implementation in Java 1.5 on Mac OS X 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a call to the undocumented apple.laf.CColourUIResource constructor with a crafted value in the first argument, which is dereferenced as a pointer.

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## References

- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00003.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35401
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-043
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504364/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35381
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3632
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51185

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