CVE-2005-0985: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2005
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Mac OS X kernel before 10.3.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary hang) via unspecified attack vectors related to the fan control unit (FCU) driver.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.3.7
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.3.7
Event History
Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 5, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0985?
CVE-2005-0985 has a severity that can lead to denial of service, causing temporary system hangs.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0985?
To fix CVE-2005-0985, update your Mac OS X to version 10.3.8 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0985?
Local users of Mac OS X versions earlier than 10.3.8 are affected by CVE-2005-0985.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0985?
CVE-2005-0985 is a vulnerability in the Mac OS X kernel related to the fan control unit driver.
5
Can CVE-2005-0985 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-0985 is a local vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.