CVE-2009-2843 Information

Description

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 6 and 10.6 before Update 1 accepts expired certificates for applets which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an applet.

Reference

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html http://secunia.com/advisories/37581 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37206