What is the severity of CVE-2005-0716?

CVE-2005-0716 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0716?

To fix CVE-2005-0716, users should upgrade their Mac OS X versions to at least 10.3.7 where the vulnerability is addressed.

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-0716?

CVE-2005-0716 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.1 to 10.3.6, including Server editions.

Can CVE-2005-0716 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-0716 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-0716?

CVE-2005-0716 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by an overly long CF_CHARSET_PATH environment variable.

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CVE-2005-0716

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

21/3/2005

22/3/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-0716: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 21 2005(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Core Foundation Library in Mac OS X 10.3.5 and 10.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CF_CHARSET_PATH environment variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.5
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3.3
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.7
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.6
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.8
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.3
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0716?
CVE-2005-0716 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0716?
To fix CVE-2005-0716, users should upgrade their Mac OS X versions to at least 10.3.7 where the vulnerability is addressed.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-0716?
CVE-2005-0716 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.1 to 10.3.6, including Server editions.
Can CVE-2005-0716 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-0716 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-0716?
CVE-2005-0716 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by an overly long CF_CHARSET_PATH environment variable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0716?
CVE-2005-0716 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0716?
To fix CVE-2005-0716, users should upgrade their Mac OS X versions to at least 10.3.7 where the vulnerability is addressed.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-0716?
CVE-2005-0716 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.1 to 10.3.6, including Server editions.
Can CVE-2005-0716 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-0716 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-0716?
CVE-2005-0716 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by an overly long CF_CHARSET_PATH environment variable.