CVE-2005-2518

Name: CVE-2005-2518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-19T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in servermgrd in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during authentication.. EPSS estimates a 4.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in servermgrd in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during authentication.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.93%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	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://securitytracker.com/id?1014709
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/461412Patch, 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://securitytracker.com/id?1014709
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/461412Patch, 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-2005-2518?

Buffer overflow in servermgrd in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during authentication.

How severe is CVE-2005-2518?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2518?

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-2005-2518?

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Source: NVD / NIST