How severe is CVE-2005-1342?

CVE-2005-1342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1342?

CVE-2005-1342 primarily affects Apple Terminal. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1342?

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-2005-1342 published?

CVE-2005-1342 was published on 2005-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1342

CVE-2005-1342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Terminal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Terminal
Published: 2005-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The x-man-page: URI handler for Apple Terminal 1.4.4 in Mac OS X 10.3.9 does not cleanse terminal escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1342?: The x-man-page: URI handler for Apple Terminal 1.4.4 in Mac OS X 10.3.9 does not cleanse terminal escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2005-1342?: CVE-2005-1342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1342?: CVE-2005-1342 primarily affects Apple Terminal. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1342?: 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-2005-1342 published?: CVE-2005-1342 was published on 2005-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:terminal:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:10.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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