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6.8

Apple Mail on Mac OS X 10.4.11 can run remote commands

CVE-2008-0039 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The Mail application included with Mac OS X 10.4.11 can be tricked into executing code when it opens a specially crafted file link. An attacker could use this to run commands on a victim’s computer without permission. Update the system or apply Apple’s security patch to stop the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mail All versions
cpe:2.3:a:apple:mail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file:// URL.
Unspecified vulnerability in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file:// URL.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published12 Feb 2008
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-0039 · NVD
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