CVE-2005-2527: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2527: Race condition in Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X allows local users to corrupt files o...

Race condition in Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X allows local users to corrupt files or create arbitrary files via unspecified attack vectors related to a temporary directory, possibly due to a symlink attack.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apple Mac OS X Java issue where a local user could abuse a race condition around temporary directory handling to corrupt files or create files unexpectedly. It matters only where legacy Mac systems still run Java 1.4.2 before Release 2. Exposure appears limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X environments running Java 1.4.2 earlier than Release 2. The bundle does not identify broader affected products, CPEs, or modern Java versions. Treat this as a legacy exposure item. It is not a broad internet-facing emergency, but it should be closed where old Mac OS X Java environments remain in production or shared-user settings. Mitigation focus: Update affected Apple Java 1.4.2 installations to Release 2 or later vendor guidance.; Retire or isolate legacy Mac OS X hosts that cannot be updated.; Limit local interactive access on systems that still require the affected Java runtime..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 11:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 5, 2006, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macos-temp-file-race-condition(22262)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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