CVE-2005-0975
First published: Fri Apr 22 2005(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in the parse_machfile function in the mach-o loader (mach_loader.c) for the Darwin Kernel as used in Mac OS X 10.3.7, and other versions before 10.3.9, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted mach-o header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.3.5 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.3.1 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.3.5 | |
| Darwin kernel | =7.1 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.3.4 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.3.2 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.3 | |
| 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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Reference Links
- http://felinemenace.org/advisories/macosx.txt
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Apr/msg00000.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-185.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12314
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012941
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013735
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13902
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0041
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616533903671&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18979
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0975?
CVE-2005-0975 has a medium severity as it allows local users to cause a denial of service through CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0975?
To fix CVE-2005-0975, upgrade your Mac OS X to version 10.3.9 or later.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2005-0975?
CVE-2005-0975 affects Mac OS X versions 10.3 through 10.3.7.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-0975?
The vulnerability in CVE-2005-0975 is an integer signedness error in the mach-o loader.
Can CVE-2005-0975 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-0975 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to trigger the denial of service.
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