How severe is CVE-2005-1723?

CVE-2005-1723 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1723 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1723?

CVE-2005-1723 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1723?

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-2005-1723 published?

CVE-2005-1723 was published on 2005-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1723

CVE-2005-1723 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X Server 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: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X Server
Published: 2005-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

LaunchServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 does not properly mark file extensions and MIME types as unsafe if an Apple Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) is not created when the type is added to the database of unsafe types, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1723?: LaunchServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.x up to 10.4.1 does not properly mark file extensions and MIME types as unsafe if an Apple Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) is not created when the type is added to the database of unsafe types, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2005-1723?: CVE-2005-1723 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1723 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1723?: CVE-2005-1723 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1723?: 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-2005-1723 published?: CVE-2005-1723 was published on 2005-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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