CVE-2005-2757 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X via a heap-based buffer overflow in CoreFoundation URL validation.
- 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-2005-2757?
CVE-2005-2757 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreFoundation in Mac OS X and OS X Server 10.4 through 10.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors involving "validation of URLs."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2757?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2757?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2757 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-2005-2757 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2757 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rxfv-mwrp-7j7r.