How severe is CVE-2005-2527?

CVE-2005-2527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2527?

CVE-2005-2527 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2527?

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

When was CVE-2005-2527 published?

CVE-2005-2527 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2527

CVE-2005-2527 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Sun Java
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X allows local users to corrupt files or create arbitrary files via unspecified attack vectors related to a temporary directory, possibly due to a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2527?: Race condition in Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X allows local users to corrupt files or create arbitrary files via unspecified attack vectors related to a temporary directory, possibly due to a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-2527?: CVE-2005-2527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2527?: CVE-2005-2527 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2527?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2527 published?: CVE-2005-2527 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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