How severe is CVE-2005-0234?

CVE-2005-0234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0234?

CVE-2005-0234 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0234?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0234 published?

CVE-2005-0234 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0234

CVE-2005-0234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Safari 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to spoof domain names using punycode encoded domain names that are decoded in URLs and SSL certificates in a way that uses homograph characters from other character sets, which facilitates phishing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0234?: The International Domain Name (IDN) support in Safari 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to spoof domain names using punycode encoded domain names that are decoded in URLs and SSL certificates in a way that uses homograph characters from other character sets, which facilitates phishing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2005-0234?: CVE-2005-0234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0234?: CVE-2005-0234 affects Apple Safari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0234 published?: CVE-2005-0234 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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