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CVE-2005-2529

10.0 · HIGH

Unspecified vulnerability in Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified attack vectors relating to "the utility used to update Java sh…

Published Dec 31, 2005sunEPSS 2.31%

Overview

CVE-2005-2529 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun java. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified attack vectors relating to "the utility used to update Java shared archives."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refdocs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302266Reflists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00000.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/16808Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-306.shtmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1734Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22264Refdocs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302266Reflists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00000.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/16808Refwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-306.shtml

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2529?

CVE-2005-2529 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun java. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-2529?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2529?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-2529?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2529 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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