CVE-2005-0716
CVE-2005-0716 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Core Foundation Library in Mac OS X 10.3.5 and 10.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CF_CHARSET_PATH environment variable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0716?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the Core Foundation Library in Mac OS X 10.3.5 and 10.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CF_CHARSET_PATH environment variable.
- How severe is CVE-2005-0716?
- CVE-2005-0716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0716 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0716?
- CVE-2005-0716 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0716?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-0716 published?
- CVE-2005-0716 was published on 2005-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=219&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13224
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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