CVE-2005-0594 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Netinfo Setup Tool to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0594?
CVE-2005-0594 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X Server, published on 4 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the Netinfo Setup Tool (NeST) allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0594?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0594?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0594 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0594 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0594 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv4j-fjqh-gvf5.