CVE-2005-1721 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 14 Jun 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the legacy AFP server component of Mac OS X.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-1721?

CVE-2005-1721 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the legacy client support for AFP Server for Mac OS X 10.4.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1721?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Afp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1721?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1721 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-2005-1721 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1721 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xwm7-6hf7-46pp.