CVE-2009-2843

Impact

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37581
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37206
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37581
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37206