CVE-2005-2516

Name: CVE-2005-2516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-19T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

4.77%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: Aug 19, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2516?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-2516?

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Source: NVD / NIST