CVE-2005-2749 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can view incorrect file ownership details in Finder, potentially misleading users about file permissions.

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-2005-2749?

CVE-2005-2749 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Nov 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the Finder Get Info window for Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.2 causes Finder to misrepresent file and group ownership information. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue satisfies the CVE definition of a vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2749?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2749?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-2749 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2749 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hc96-wp9w-2cq9.

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