CVE-2005-2512: Low severity apple mail vulnerability
Published Aug 19, 2005
·Updated
Mail.app in Mac OS 10.4.2 and earlier, when printing or forwarding an HTML message, loads remote images even when the user's preferences state otherwise, which could result in a privacy leak.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Apple Mail
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Remediation
Event History
Aug 19, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2512?
CVE-2005-2512 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for privacy leaks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2512?
To fix CVE-2005-2512, update Mail.app to a version that addresses the vulnerability, if available.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2512?
CVE-2005-2512 affects Mail.app in Mac OS 10.4.2 and earlier versions.
4
What does CVE-2005-2512 exploit?
CVE-2005-2512 exploits the behavior of Mail.app loading remote images regardless of user preferences when printing or forwarding HTML messages.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2512?
A workaround for CVE-2005-2512 is to avoid printing or forwarding HTML emails until a patch is applied.