CVE-2005-3706

CVE-2005-3706 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in LibSystem in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an application that uses LibSystem to request a large amount of memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3706?
Heap-based buffer overflow in LibSystem in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an application that uses LibSystem to request a large amount of memory.
How severe is CVE-2005-3706?
CVE-2005-3706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3706 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3706?
CVE-2005-3706 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3706?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3706 published?
CVE-2005-3706 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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