CVE-2005-0716

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Core Foundation Library in Mac OS X 10.3.5 and 10.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CF_CHARSET_PATH environment variable.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 41.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 21, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Mar/msg00000.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=219&type=vulnerabilities
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13224
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Mar/msg00000.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=219&type=vulnerabilities
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13224

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-2111✓ verified
First seen Aug 2, 2006
Apple Mac OSX 10.3.8 - 'CF_CHARSET_PATH' Local Buffer Overflow (2)
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Exploit-DBEDB-896✓ verified
First seen Mar 22, 2005
Apple Mac OSX 10.3.8 - 'CF_CHARSET_PATH' Local Buffer Overflow / Local Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0716?

CVE-2005-0716 is a none vulnerability published on March 21, 2005. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Core Foundation Library in Mac OS X 10.3.5 and 10.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CFCHARSETPATH environment variable.

When was CVE-2005-0716 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0716 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 21, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0716 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0716 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 41.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0716?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0716, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0716

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