CVE-2005-0418: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0418: Argument injection vulnerability in Java Web Start for J2SE 1.4.2 up to 1.4.2_06, on Mac OS X, allows untru...

Argument injection vulnerability in Java Web Start for J2SE 1.4.2 up to 1.4.2_06, on Mac OS X, allows untrusted applications to gain privileges via the value parameter of a property tag in a JNLP file. NOTE: it is highly likely that this item will be MERGED with CVE-2005-0836.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This old Java Web Start flaw affected J2SE 1.4.2 through 1.4.2_06 on Mac OS X. A malicious, untrusted Java Web Start application could gain more privileges than intended. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score, affected CPEs, or current exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Mac OS X environments running Java Web Start with J2SE 1.4.2 through 1.4.2_06. Modern estates are unlikely to run this stack, but archival systems, lab machines, or embedded workflows should be checked. Treat this as a legacy-technology exposure check, not an internet-wide emergency. Priority rises if the organization still operates old Mac OS X systems that process Java Web Start content from untrusted or semi-trusted sources. Mitigation focus: Review the Apple advisory for the vendor-recommended update path.; Inventory Mac OS X hosts for legacy Java Web Start and J2SE 1.4.2 installations.; Remove or disable obsolete Java Web Start where business use is not required..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 23:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 24, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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