CVE-2004-0486

Name: CVE-2004-0486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-07-07T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HelpViewer in Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8 processes scripts that it did not initiate, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, an issue that was originally reported as a directory traversal vulnerability in the Safari web browser using the runscript parameter in a help: URI handler.. EPSS estimates a 9.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HelpViewer in Mac OS X 10.3.3 and 10.2.8 processes scripts that it did not initiate, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, an issue that was originally reported as a directory traversal vulnerability in the Safari web browser using the runscript parameter in a help: URI handler.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.66%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.3

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-05/0837.html
http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00053.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/11622/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010167
http://www.fundisom.com/owned/warningVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578798Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/6184
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10356Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16166
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-05/0837.html
http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00053.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/11622/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010167
http://www.fundisom.com/owned/warningVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578798Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/6184
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10356Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16166

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0486?

How severe is CVE-2004-0486?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0486?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST