CVE-2005-2742

Name: CVE-2005-2742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-26T00:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SecurityAgent in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2, under certain circumstances, can cause the "Switch User..." button to appear even though the "Enable fast user switching" setting is disabled, which can allow attackers with physical access to gain access to the desktop and bypass the "Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screen saver" setting.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SecurityAgent in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2, under certain circumstances, can cause the "Switch User..." button to appear even though the "Enable fast user switching" setting is disabled, which can allow attackers with physical access to gain access to the desktop and bypass the "Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screen saver" setting.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16920/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.auscert.org.au/5509Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-312.shtmlUS Government Resource
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16920/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.auscert.org.au/5509Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-312.shtmlUS Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2742?

How severe is CVE-2005-2742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2742?

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