CVE-2005-0418

Name: CVE-2005-0418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0418 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in Java Web Start for J2SE 1.4.2 up to 1.4.2_06, on Mac OS X, allows untrusted applications to gain privileges via the value parameter of a property tag in a JNLP file. NOTE: it is highly likely that this item will be MERGED with CVE-2005-0836.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in Java Web Start for J2SE 1.4.2 up to 1.4.2_06, on Mac OS X, allows untrusted applications to gain privileges via the value parameter of a property tag in a JNLP file. NOTE: it is highly likely that this item will be MERGED with CVE-2005-0836.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	J2se	1.4.2
Sun	J2se	1.4.2_01
Sun	J2se	1.4.2_02
Sun	J2se	1.4.2_03
Sun	J2se	1.4.2_04
Sun	J2se	1.4.2_05
Sun	J2se	1.4.2_06

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0418?

How severe is CVE-2005-0418?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0418 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0418?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST