CVE-2005-1473: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2005

Updated

SecurityAgent in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1 allows attackers with physical access to bypass the locked screensaver and launch background applications by opening a URL from a text input field.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/May/msg00004.html

Event History

Jun 9, 2005

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1473?

The severity of CVE-2005-1473 is classified as medium, due to its potential impact when physical access is obtained.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1473?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1473, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2005-1473?

CVE-2005-1473 affects users of Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.1 with security vulnerabilities related to the locked screensaver.

What does CVE-2005-1473 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2005-1473 allows attackers with physical access to bypass the locked screensaver and launch background applications.

When was CVE-2005-1473 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1473 was disclosed in May 2005 as a security vulnerability affecting Mac OS X 10.4.1.