CVE-2005-2520 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can view recently used passwords by exploiting a failure to reset the password assistant list when creating multiple accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2520?
CVE-2005-2520 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 19 Aug 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8qh-9rgj-4vwv.