CVE-2005-3705 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in WebKit, affecting Mac OS X and Safari users.

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-2005-3705?

CVE-2005-3705 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in WebKit in Mac OS X and OS X Server 10.3.9 and 10.4.3, as used in applications such as Safari, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3705?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3705 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-2005-3705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7853-h8rx-55w8.

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