Mac OS X : Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 3

high Nessus Plugin ID 50073

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Synopsis

The remote host has a version of Java that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The remote Mac OS X host is running a version of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 that is missing Update 3.

The remote version of this software contains several security vulnerabilities, including some that may allow untrusted Java applets or applications to obtain elevated privileges and lead to execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user outside the Java sandbox.

Solution

Upgrade to Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 3 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 50073

File Name: macosx_java_10_6_update3.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Agent: macosx

Family: MacOS X Local Security Checks

Published: 10/20/2010

Updated: 11/27/2023

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 7.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2010-1321

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Host/MacOSX/packages

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/20/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/4/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-3555, CVE-2010-1321, CVE-2010-1826, CVE-2010-1827

BID: 36935, 40235, 44277, 44279

CWE: 310

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