CVE-2005-0975

Name: CVE-2005-0975
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0975 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer signedness error in the parse_machfile function in the mach-o loader (mach_loader.c) for the Darwin Kernel as used in Mac OS X 10.3.7, and other versions before 10.3.9, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted mach-o header.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer signedness error in the parse_machfile function in the mach-o loader (mach_loader.c) for the Darwin Kernel as used in Mac OS X 10.3.7, and other versions before 10.3.9, allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted mach-o header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.7
Opendarwin	Darwin Kernel	7.1

References

http://felinemenace.org/advisories/macosx.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Apr/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616533903671&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/13902Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012941
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013735Patch
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-185.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12314Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0041
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18979
http://felinemenace.org/advisories/macosx.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Apr/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110616533903671&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/13902Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012941
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013735Patch
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-185.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12314Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0041
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18979

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0975?

How severe is CVE-2005-0975?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0975 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0975?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0975?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST