CVE-2005-1125: Race condition in libsafe 2.0.16 and earlier, when running in multi-threaded applications, allows attackers...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a weakness in libsafe, a protection layer intended to stop some memory-safety attacks. In multi-threaded applications, a race condition could let an attacker bypass libsafe before its termination path completes, allowing a separate underlying vulnerability to be exploited. Exposure is limited to systems that still use libsafe 2.0.16 or earlier, especially where it is loaded into multi-threaded applications. The provided sources do not identify affected distributions, packages, or dependent products. Treat this as a legacy defense-bypass risk, not a standalone breach indicator. Priority rises if business-critical multi-threaded services still rely on old libsafe instead of current patches and platform controls. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for libsafe 2.0.16 or earlier.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for supported upgrades or retirement.; Do not rely on libsafe as the only memory-safety control..

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Jun 29, 2026, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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