Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in LibSystem in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an application that uses LibSystem to request a large amount of memory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/23644
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25026
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303382
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19064PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/23644
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16907PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0791
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3706?
CVE-2005-3706 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in LibSystem in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing an application that uses LibSystem to request a large am...
How severe is CVE-2005-3706?
CVE-2005-3706 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3706?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.