# 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 or create arbitrary files via unsp

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-08-05 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-306.shtml
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302266
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1734
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22262
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16808
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14825
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00001.html

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