CVE-2005-2747 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X systems by tricking users into opening a crafted GIF file via ImageIO.
- 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-2005-2747?
CVE-2005-2747 is a high-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 ImageIO for Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2, as used by applications such as WebCore and Safari, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2747?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2747?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2747 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-2005-2747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2747 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fr2p-v92f-2f6g.