CVE-2004-0873
CVE-2004-0873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ichat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Ichat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apple iChat AV 2.1, AV 2.0, and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a "link" that references the program.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0873?
- Apple iChat AV 2.1, AV 2.0, and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a "link" that references the program.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0873?
- CVE-2004-0873 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0873 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0873?
- CVE-2004-0873 primarily affects Apple Ichat. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0873?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-0873 published?
- CVE-2004-0873 was published on 2004-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Sep/msg00001.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17420
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:ichat:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:ichat_av:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:ichat_av:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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