CVE-2004-1753: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1753: The Apple Java plugin, as used in Netscape 7.1 and 7.2, Mozilla 1.7.2, and Firefox 0.9.3 on MacOS X 10.3.5,...

The Apple Java plugin, as used in Netscape 7.1 and 7.2, Mozilla 1.7.2, and Firefox 0.9.3 on MacOS X 10.3.5, when tabbed browsing is enabled, does not properly handle SetWindow(NULL) calls, which allows Java applets from one tab to draw to other tabs and facilitates phishing attacks that spoof tabs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a legacy browser tab-isolation flaw on Mac OS X 10.3.5 involving the Apple Java plugin. A malicious Java applet could draw into another browser tab, helping a phishing page impersonate trusted content. The sources do not describe code execution or data theft by itself. Likely limited to obsolete Mac OS X 10.3.5 systems using affected legacy browsers with Java applets enabled and tabbed browsing in use. Modern default exposure is likely low, but legacy kiosks, labs, or archived systems should be checked. Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup issue, not an emergency, unless affected systems still browse untrusted websites. The main business risk is credential phishing through spoofed browser tabs. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire affected legacy browsers and Mac OS X 10.3.5 systems.; Disable Java applets in affected browsers where retirement is not immediate.; Avoid tabbed browsing on affected browser/plugin combinations as an interim control..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 23:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 26, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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netscape-java-tab-spoofing(17137)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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