CVE-2005-2745: Medium severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2005
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Updated

Mail.app in Mail for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, when using Kerberos 5 for SMTP authentication, can include uninitialized memory in a message, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.3.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.3.9

Event History

Oct 25, 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-2005-2745?

CVE-2005-2745 has a medium severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2745?

To fix CVE-2005-2745, update your Mail.app and related software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2745?

CVE-2005-2745 affects users of Mail.app in Mac OS X 10.3.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2745?

CVE-2005-2745 is a security vulnerability that involves the exposure of uninitialized memory in emails.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2005-2745?

CVE-2005-2745 can be exploited by remote attackers to gain access to sensitive information contained in emails.

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