CVE-2005-2524: Medium severity safari vulnerability
Published Oct 25, 2005
·Updated
Safari after 2.0 in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions via crafted web archives that cause Safari to render them as if they came from a different site.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Apple Safari=2.0
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 25, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2524?
CVE-2005-2524 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass domain restrictions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2524?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2524, users should update their Safari browser and Mac OS X to the latest available versions.
3
What does CVE-2005-2524 exploit?
CVE-2005-2524 exploits the ability of crafted web archives to misrepresent their source domain in Safari.
4
What versions are affected by CVE-2005-2524?
CVE-2005-2524 affects Apple Safari version 2.0 on Mac OS X 10.3.9 and Mac OS X Server 10.3.9.
5
Can CVE-2005-2524 lead to data leakage?
Yes, CVE-2005-2524 can potentially lead to data leakage by allowing attackers to impersonate trusted sites.