CVE-2005-3704: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2005
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Updated

System log server in Mac OS X and OS X Server 10.4 through 10.4.3 allows remote attackers to spoof syslog messages in log files by injecting various control characters such as newline (NL).

Affected Software

8 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

Event History

Dec 1, 2005
CVE Published
02:07 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:02 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3704?

CVE-2005-3704 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for log spoofing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3704?

To fix CVE-2005-3704, users should upgrade to a newer version of Mac OS X or OS X Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2005-3704?

CVE-2005-3704 affects Mac OS X and OS X Server versions 10.4 through 10.4.3.

4

What impact does CVE-2005-3704 have on log files?

CVE-2005-3704 allows remote attackers to inject control characters into log files, potentially altering log data.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2005-3704?

CVE-2005-3704 can be exploited by remote attackers with network access to the system.

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