What is the severity of CVE-2005-2748?

CVE-2005-2748 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2748?

To fix CVE-2005-2748, update your Mac OS X to the latest version or apply the recommended patches provided by Apple.

Who is affected by CVE-2005-2748?

CVE-2005-2748 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.2, particularly on setuid applications.

What is the exploit method for CVE-2005-2748?

The exploit method for CVE-2005-2748 involves manipulating the MallocLogFile environment variable before executing a setuid application.

Can remote users exploit CVE-2005-2748?

No, CVE-2005-2748 can only be exploited by local users who have access to a vulnerable system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2005-2748

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

25/10/2005

17/9/2024

CVE-2005-2748

First published: Tue Oct 25 2005(Updated: )

The malloc function in the libSystem library in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by setting the MallocLogFile environment variable to the target file before running a setuid application.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.3.9
macOS Yosemite	=10.3.9
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2748?
CVE-2005-2748 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2748?
To fix CVE-2005-2748, update your Mac OS X to the latest version or apply the recommended patches provided by Apple.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2748?
CVE-2005-2748 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.2, particularly on setuid applications.
What is the exploit method for CVE-2005-2748?
The exploit method for CVE-2005-2748 involves manipulating the MallocLogFile environment variable before executing a setuid application.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2005-2748?
No, CVE-2005-2748 can only be exploited by local users who have access to a vulnerable system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2748?
CVE-2005-2748 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2748?
To fix CVE-2005-2748, update your Mac OS X to the latest version or apply the recommended patches provided by Apple.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2748?
CVE-2005-2748 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.2, particularly on setuid applications.
What is the exploit method for CVE-2005-2748?
The exploit method for CVE-2005-2748 involves manipulating the MallocLogFile environment variable before executing a setuid application.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2005-2748?
No, CVE-2005-2748 can only be exploited by local users who have access to a vulnerable system.