CVE-2005-2501

7.6 HIGH 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Buffer overflow in AppKit for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Rich Text Format (RTF) file.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 4.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2005-08-19 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:15 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 4.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.6 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2005-08-19 04:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:15 UTC
Exploit probability: 4.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apple Mac Os X 10.3.9
Apple Mac Os X 10.4.2
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.3.9
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.4.2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.6

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record