CVE-2005-2738

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Java 1.4.2 before 1.4.2 Release 2 on Apple Mac OS X does not prevent multiple programs from opening the same port as a Java ServerSocket, which allows local users to operate a Java program that intercepts network data intended for the ServerSocket of a different Java program.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 31, 2005
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2005-2738: Medium severity, CVSS 5.0 | Vulnix