How severe is CVE-2005-4217?

CVE-2005-4217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4217?

CVE-2005-4217 affects Apple Mac Os X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4217?

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-2005-4217 published?

CVE-2005-4217 was published on 2005-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4217

CVE-2005-4217 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X Server
Published: 2005-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Perl in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 does not properly drop privileges when using the "$<" variable to set uid, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4217?: Perl in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9 does not properly drop privileges when using the "$<" variable to set uid, which allows attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-4217?: CVE-2005-4217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4217?: CVE-2005-4217 affects Apple Mac Os X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4217?: 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-2005-4217 published?: CVE-2005-4217 was published on 2005-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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