Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the syscall emulation functionality in Mac OS X before 10.3.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.0 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Apr/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Apr/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0969?
CVE-2005-0969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the syscall emulation functionality in Mac OS X before 10.3.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via craft...
How severe is CVE-2005-0969?
CVE-2005-0969 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0969?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.