Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.9 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/709220PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-229A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/709220PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-229A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2516?
CVE-2005-2516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 arbi...
How severe is CVE-2005-2516?
CVE-2005-2516 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2516?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Mac Os X.