Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.3.9 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.3.9 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16920/PatchVendor 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/PatchVendor 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2748?
CVE-2005-2748 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). 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 be...
How severe is CVE-2005-2748?
CVE-2005-2748 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2748?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.