CVE-2005-2744 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Apple OS X systems by tricking users into opening a crafted PICT file via QuickDraw Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2744?
CVE-2005-2744 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 25 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in QuickDraw Manager for Apple OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2, as used by applications such as Safari, Mail, and Finder, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2744?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2744?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2744 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-2005-2744 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2744 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xq8w-42gv-82j4.