CVE-2005-0971: Buffer Overflow
Published May 12, 2005
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the semop system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via crafted arguments.
Affected Software
30 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=10.3.9
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-2005-0971?
CVE-2005-0971 is considered to have a high severity as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0971?
To fix CVE-2005-0971, users should update their Mac OS X to a version later than 10.3.9.
3
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-0971?
CVE-2005-0971 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and earlier, including 10.2.x and 10.3.x.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2005-0971?
CVE-2005-0971 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected system.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0971?
CVE-2005-0971 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the semop system call.