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CVE-2005-1505

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

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CVE-2005-1505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The new account wizard in Mail.app 2.0 in Mac OS 10.4, when configuring an IMAP mail account and checking the credentials, does not prompt the user to use SSL until after the password has already been sent, which causes the password to be sent in plaintext.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The new account wizard in Mail.app 2.0 in Mac OS 10.4, when configuring an IMAP mail account and checking the credentials, does not prompt the user to use SSL until after the password has already been sent, which causes the password to be sent in plaintext.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.10%

61.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1505?
The new account wizard in Mail.app 2.0 in Mac OS 10.4, when configuring an IMAP mail account and checking the credentials, does not prompt the user to use SSL until after the password has already been sent, which causes the password to be sent in plaintext.
How severe is CVE-2005-1505?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1505?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST