CVE-2005-0972 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via integer overflow in the searchfs system call, requiring OS patching.

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-2005-0972?

CVE-2005-0972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 12 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the searchfs system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0972?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0972?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0972 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-0972 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0972 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8w2c-vc88-7m69.

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