CVE-2005-3705 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7853-h8rx-55w8.