CVE-2004-0873: High severity Apple iChat vulnerability
Published Sep 24, 2004
·Updated
Apple iChat AV 2.1, AV 2.0, and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a "link" that references the program.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Apple iChat=1.0.1
Apple iChat AV=2.0
Apple iChat AV=2.1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 24, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0873?
CVE-2004-0873 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0873?
To fix CVE-2004-0873, users should update to the latest version of Apple iChat or apply any available patches provided by Apple.
3
Which versions of iChat are affected by CVE-2004-0873?
CVE-2004-0873 affects Apple iChat versions 1.0.1, iChat AV 2.0, and iChat AV 2.1.
4
What type of attacks are possible with CVE-2004-0873?
CVE-2004-0873 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on the victim's machine via specially crafted links.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0873?
While the best solution is to upgrade, users can mitigate risk by avoiding clicking on suspicious links in iChat.