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CVE-2005-2506

First published: Fri Aug 19 2005(Updated: )

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in CoreFoundation in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted Gregorian dates.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2005-2506?

    CVE-2005-2506 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can lead to significant performance degradation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2506?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-2506, users should upgrade to an updated version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-2506?

    CVE-2005-2506 impacts Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-2506 enable?

    CVE-2005-2506 allows attackers to exploit algorithmic complexity, leading to high CPU consumption.

  • Is CVE-2005-2506 specific to certain applications in Mac OS X?

    CVE-2005-2506 is an underlying vulnerability in the CoreFoundation framework, affecting all applications that utilize it.

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