Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 8, 2009· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2009-2843
CVE-2009-2843
Description
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.
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Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: 10.5 < Update 6, 10.6 < Update 1
Patches
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References
6- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT3969nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT3970nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/37206nvdPatch
- secunia.com/advisories/37581nvdVendor Advisory
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