What is the severity of CVE-2005-2502?

CVE-2005-2502 has been classified as having high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2502?

To fix CVE-2005-2502, update your Mac OS X to the latest version that contains security patches addressing this vulnerability.

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2005-2502?

CVE-2005-2502 primarily affects applications like TextEdit that utilize the AppKit framework in the specified Mac OS X versions.

Can CVE-2005-2502 be exploited through Microsoft Word files?

Yes, CVE-2005-2502 can be exploited by attackers through crafted Microsoft Word files that trigger the buffer overflow.

Which versions of Mac OS X are vulnerable to CVE-2005-2502?

The vulnerable versions of Mac OS X include 10.3.9 and 10.4.2.

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CVE-2005-2502

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

19/8/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-2502: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 19 2005(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in AppKit for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2, as used in applications such as TextEdit, allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple macOS Server	=10.4.2
Apple macOS Server	=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2502?
CVE-2005-2502 has been classified as having high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2502?
To fix CVE-2005-2502, update your Mac OS X to the latest version that contains security patches addressing this vulnerability.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2005-2502?
CVE-2005-2502 primarily affects applications like TextEdit that utilize the AppKit framework in the specified Mac OS X versions.
Can CVE-2005-2502 be exploited through Microsoft Word files?
Yes, CVE-2005-2502 can be exploited by attackers through crafted Microsoft Word files that trigger the buffer overflow.
Which versions of Mac OS X are vulnerable to CVE-2005-2502?
The vulnerable versions of Mac OS X include 10.3.9 and 10.4.2.

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