CVE-2005-2520
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CVE-2005-2520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The password assistant in Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.4.2, when used to create multiple accounts from the same process, does not reset the suggested password list when the assistant is displayed, which allows attackers to view recently used passwords.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The password assistant in Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.4.2, when used to create multiple accounts from the same process, does not reset the suggested password list when the assistant is displayed, which allows attackers to view recently used passwords.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.2 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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