CVE-2005-0969: Buffer Overflow
Published May 12, 2005
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in the syscall emulation functionality in Mac OS X before 10.3.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.
Affected Software
29 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.2
Event History
May 12, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0969?
CVE-2005-0969 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0969?
To fix CVE-2005-0969, users should update to Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later.
3
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-0969?
CVE-2005-0969 affects Mac OS X versions prior to 10.3.9, including several versions from 10.0 to 10.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0969?
CVE-2005-0969 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2005-0969 allow remote code execution?
While CVE-2005-0969 primarily causes a denial of service, it may also permit the execution of arbitrary code under certain conditions.