CVE-2005-2530: Critical severity Sun Java vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2005
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Java 1.3.1 before 1.3.116 on Apple Mac OS X allows an untrusted applet to gain privileges, related to "Mac OS X specific extensions."
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun Java=1.3.1
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-2005-2530?
CVE-2005-2530 is characterized as a critical vulnerability that allows untrusted applets to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2530?
To fix CVE-2005-2530, users should upgrade to Java version 1.3.1_16 or later on their Apple Mac OS X system.
3
Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2005-2530?
CVE-2005-2530 affects Java versions 1.3.1 prior to 1.3.1_16 on Apple Mac OS X.
4
What are the consequences of CVE-2005-2530?
The consequences of CVE-2005-2530 include potential unauthorized privilege escalation by untrusted Java applets.
5
Is CVE-2005-2530 specific to any operating system?
Yes, CVE-2005-2530 is specifically a vulnerability found in the version of Java running on Apple Mac OS X.