CVE-2005-2516
UnknownEPSS 4.77%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Safari in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2, when rendering Rich Text Format (RTF) files, can directly access URLs without performing the normal security checks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 4.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Safari in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2, when rendering Rich Text Format (RTF) files, can directly access URLs without performing the normal security checks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.9 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.2 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/709220Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-229A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/709220Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-229A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2516?
Safari in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2, when rendering Rich Text Format (RTF) files, can directly access URLs without performing the normal security checks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2005-2516?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2516?
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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