CVE-2005-2520

Name: CVE-2005-2520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-19T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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://securitytracker.com/id?1014707
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://securitytracker.com/id?1014707

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2520?

How severe is CVE-2005-2520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2520?

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