CVE-2005-2748

Name: CVE-2005-2748
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-25T22:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2748 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The malloc function in the libSystem library in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by setting the MallocLogFile environment variable to the target file before running a setuid application.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The malloc function in the libSystem library in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by setting the MallocLogFile environment variable to the target file before running a setuid application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.2th 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
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.3.9
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16920/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.auscert.org.au/5509Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-312.shtmlUS Government Resource
http://www.suresec.org/advisories/adv7.pdf
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16920/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.auscert.org.au/5509Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-312.shtmlUS Government Resource
http://www.suresec.org/advisories/adv7.pdf

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2748?

How severe is CVE-2005-2748?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2748 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2748?

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