Vulnerability Description
Race condition in Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X allows local users to corrupt files or create arbitrary files via unspecified attack vectors related to a temporary directory, possibly due to a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Java | <= 1.4.2_release1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302266
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16808
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-306.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14825
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1734
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22262
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302266
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16808
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-306.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14825
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1734
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22262
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2527?
CVE-2005-2527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). Race condition in Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X allows local users to corrupt files or create arbitrary files via unspecified attack vectors related to a temporary directory, pos...
How severe is CVE-2005-2527?
CVE-2005-2527 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Java.