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CVE-2005-0716

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Core Foundation Library in Mac OS X 10.3.5 and 10.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute...

Published: Mar 22, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 22, 2005

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 62.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Core Foundation Library in Mac OS X 10.3.5 and 10.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CF_CHARSET_PATH environment variable.

Sources

Apple Mac OSX 10.3.8 - 'CF_CHARSET_PATH' Local Buffer Overflow / Local Privilege EscalationExploit
vade79 · osx · Mar 22, 2005
Apple Mac OSX 10.3.8 - 'CF_CHARSET_PATH' Local Buffer Overflow (2)Exploit
Kevin Finisterre · osx · Aug 2, 2006

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