CVE-2005-2738 json
Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X does not prevent multiple programs from opening the same port as a Java ServerSocket, w…
published 2005-12-31 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-2739
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X does not prevent multiple programs from opening the same port as a Java ServerSocket, which allows local users to operate a Java program that intercepts network data intended for the ServerSocket of a different Java program.
Exploit prediction
1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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ciac.org
/ciac/bulletins/p-306.shtml
third-party-advisory, government-resource
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2005/1734
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/16808
third-party-advisory
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=302265
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/22269
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/19397
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/14827
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-2738
- NVD CVE-2005-2738
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