CVE-2004-0538

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

LaunchServices in Mac OS X 10.3.4 and 10.2.8 automatically registers and executes new applications, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code without warning the user.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 75.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 6, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25785
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25785

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-0538?

CVE-2004-0538 is a none vulnerability published on August 6, 2004. LaunchServices in Mac OS X 10.3.4 and 10.2.8 automatically registers and executes new applications, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code without warning the user.

When was CVE-2004-0538 disclosed?

CVE-2004-0538 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 6, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-0538 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-0538 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 75.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-0538?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0538, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-0538

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