What is the severity of CVE-2004-0538?

CVE-2004-0538 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code without user consent.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0538?

To fix CVE-2004-0538, users should upgrade to a version of Mac OS X that is not affected, such as versions later than 10.3.4 and 10.2.8.

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2004-0538?

CVE-2004-0538 affects Mac OS X versions 10.2.8 and 10.3.4.

Can CVE-2004-0538 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0538 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute malicious applications.

What are the implications of CVE-2004-0538 for users?

The implications for users include the risk of unauthorized application execution, leading to potential data breaches or system compromise.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0538

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/6/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0538

First published: Fri Jun 11 2004(Updated: )

LaunchServices in Mac OS X 10.3.4 and 10.2.8 automatically registers and executes new applications, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code without warning the user.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.2.8
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.4
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0538?
CVE-2004-0538 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code without user consent.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0538?
To fix CVE-2004-0538, users should upgrade to a version of Mac OS X that is not affected, such as versions later than 10.3.4 and 10.2.8.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2004-0538?
CVE-2004-0538 affects Mac OS X versions 10.2.8 and 10.3.4.
Can CVE-2004-0538 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0538 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute malicious applications.
What are the implications of CVE-2004-0538 for users?
The implications for users include the risk of unauthorized application execution, leading to potential data breaches or system compromise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0538?
CVE-2004-0538 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code without user consent.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0538?
To fix CVE-2004-0538, users should upgrade to a version of Mac OS X that is not affected, such as versions later than 10.3.4 and 10.2.8.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2004-0538?
CVE-2004-0538 affects Mac OS X versions 10.2.8 and 10.3.4.
Can CVE-2004-0538 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0538 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute malicious applications.
What are the implications of CVE-2004-0538 for users?
The implications for users include the risk of unauthorized application execution, leading to potential data breaches or system compromise.