CVE-2005-3706 json
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 cau…
published 2005-12-31 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-3703
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.8%
- EPSS 3.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 90%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
3.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/19064
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/16907
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/25026
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/0791
vdb-entry
-
us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA06-062A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=303382
-
osvdb.org
/23644
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-3706
- NVD CVE-2005-3706
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