CVE-2009-2843 json
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…
published 2009-12-08 16 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-2833
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-310 Cryptographic Issues
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3970
patch, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3969
patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/37206
vdb-entry, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/37581
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-2843
- NVD CVE-2009-2843
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