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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0873

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

24/9/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0873

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iChat	=1.0.1
Apple iChat AV	=2.0
Apple iChat AV	=2.1

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Sep/msg00001.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.