CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0972

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An integer overflow in the searchfs system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential privilege escalation by a local attacker, which could lead to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update the system to a newer, patched version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Integer overflow in the searchfs system call in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted parameters.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS