How severe is CVE-2005-2530?

CVE-2005-2530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-2530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2530?

CVE-2005-2530 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2530?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-2530 published?

CVE-2005-2530 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2530

CVE-2005-2530 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Java 1.3.1 before 1.3.1_16 on Apple Mac OS X allows an untrusted applet to gain privileges, related to "Mac OS X specific extensions."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2530?: Unspecified vulnerability in Java 1.3.1 before 1.3.1_16 on Apple Mac OS X allows an untrusted applet to gain privileges, related to "Mac OS X specific extensions."
How severe is CVE-2005-2530?: CVE-2005-2530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2530?: CVE-2005-2530 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2530?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2530 published?: CVE-2005-2530 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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