CVE-2005-2738 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can intercept network data intended for other Java applications by exploiting a race condition in port binding on Mac OS X.
- 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-2005-2738?
CVE-2005-2738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X does not prevent multiple programs from opening the same port as a Java ServerSocket, which allows local users to operate a Java program that intercepts network data intended for the ServerSocket of a different Java program.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2738?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Java.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2738?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2738 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fwwv-5jh4-hx7p.