CVE-2005-2738 describes a vulnerability in Java 1.4.2 before Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X, where the operating system fails to prevent multiple Java programs from binding to the same ServerSocket port. This flaw allows a local attacker to intercept network data intended for a legitimate Java application. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity, with a low attack complexity and potential for partial confidentiality impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit tools or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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