CVE-2005-2195: Apple Darwin Streaming Server 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (applica...

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CVE-2005-2195 is a denial-of-service issue in Apple Darwin Streaming Server 5.5 and earlier. A remote attacker could trigger an application crash through a specially formed URL. The supplied sources do not show data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy Apple Darwin Streaming Server 5.5 or earlier remains deployed and reachable over the network, especially web administration or HTTP-facing components. The bundle’s affected product metadata is incomplete. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize remediation if the affected server supports business-critical streaming or is internet-reachable. If the product is no longer used, retirement is likely the cleanest risk reduction. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Darwin Streaming Server 5.5 or earlier.; Check Apple or vendor guidance for supported upgrade or retirement paths.; Restrict external access to any reachable streaming server administration interface..

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Jun 29, 2026, 19:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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