Privilege escalation vulnerability in Java Web Start application in Apple Mac OS X (Mac OS X)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:13782 | Date: (C)2013-05-28 (M)2024-02-19 |
Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: macos |
The host is installed with Apple Mac OS X or Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.8, 10.7 through 10.7.5, or 10.8 before 10.8.3 and is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly handle a crafted website. Successful exploitation could allow a Java Web Start application to be launched automatically even if the Java plug-in is disabled
Platform: |
Apple Mac OS X 10.6 |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.7 |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.7 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.8 |
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.8 |