CVE-2005-3712

Name: CVE-2005-3712
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3712 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in rsync in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long extended attributes.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in rsync in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long extended attributes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.5

References

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19064Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/23648
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25029
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19064Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/23648
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25029

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3712?

Heap-based buffer overflow in rsync in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long extended attributes.

How severe is CVE-2005-3712?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3712 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3712?

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-2005-3712?

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Source: NVD / NIST