CVE-2005-2757 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rxfv-mwrp-7j7r.

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