Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-0193 is a buffer overflow in Apple iSync 1.5's mRouter component on Mac OS X 10.3.7 and earlier. A local user could trigger it through documented mRouter switches and run arbitrary code. The main business concern is legacy Mac systems that still permit local shell or desktop access. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Mac OS X 10.3.7 or earlier systems with iSync 1.5 installed and accessible to local users. Modern supported macOS versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-asset risk. It is not evidence of a current internet-scale emergency, but any remaining affected Mac OS X systems should be removed, isolated, or remediated because unsupported endpoints can become easy footholds. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove any remaining Mac OS X 10.3.7 or earlier systems.; Check Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2005-04-19 for the applicable legacy update guidance.; Restrict local user access on affected legacy hosts until resolved..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- isync-mrouter-bo(19011)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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