How severe is CVE-2005-2738?

CVE-2005-2738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2738?

CVE-2005-2738 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2738?

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

When was CVE-2005-2738 published?

CVE-2005-2738 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2738

CVE-2005-2738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X does not prevent multiple programs from opening the same port as a Java ServerSocket, which allows local users to operate a Java program that intercepts network data intended for the ServerSocket of a different Java program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2738?: Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X does not prevent multiple programs from opening the same port as a Java ServerSocket, which allows local users to operate a Java program that intercepts network data intended for the ServerSocket of a different Java program.
How severe is CVE-2005-2738?: CVE-2005-2738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2738?: CVE-2005-2738 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2738 published?: CVE-2005-2738 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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