CVE-2005-1723: High severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability

Published Jun 8, 2005

Updated

LaunchServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 does not properly mark file extensions and MIME types as unsafe if an Apple Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) is not created when the type is added to the database of unsafe types, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.1

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4

Remediation

Patch Available

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Jun/msg00000.html

Event History

Jun 8, 2005

CVE Published

04:00 AM

Jun 14, 2005

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1723?

CVE-2005-1723 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow file type restrictions to be bypassed.

How can I mitigate CVE-2005-1723?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1723, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X that incorporates the necessary security fixes.

What specific versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-1723?

CVE-2005-1723 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.4.1 specifically.

What could exploit CVE-2005-1723?

CVE-2005-1723 could be exploited by attackers who craft files with unsafe extensions and MIME types that bypass the system's restrictions.

Is a security update available for CVE-2005-1723?

Yes, Apple has released security updates that address CVE-2005-1723, which should be applied to affected systems.