CVE-2005-0973
First published: Thu May 12 2005(Updated: )
Unknown vulnerability in the setsockopt system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via crafted arguments.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0973?
CVE-2005-0973 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory exhaustion.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-0973?
CVE-2005-0973 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and earlier, including versions like 10.2.x and 10.1.x.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0973?
To fix CVE-2005-0973, update to a patched version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2005-0973?
CVE-2005-0973 can be exploited through crafted arguments to the setsockopt system call, leading to a denial of service.
Who can exploit the CVE-2005-0973 vulnerability?
Since CVE-2005-0973 is a local vulnerability, it can be exploited by any local user on the affected Mac OS X systems.
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