CVE-2005-2749: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2005
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2

Event History

Nov 1, 2005
CVE Published
12:47 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2749?

The severity level of CVE-2005-2749 is not clearly defined due to uncertainty about whether it meets the criteria for a vulnerability.

2

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2005-2749?

CVE-2005-2749 affects Mac OS X 10.4, including versions 10.4.1 and 10.4.2.

3

How does CVE-2005-2749 impact users?

CVE-2005-2749 may cause users to receive incorrect file and group ownership information in the Finder's Get Info window.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-2749?

As of now, there is no specific fix or patch released for CVE-2005-2749.

5

What should I do if I am using an affected version of Mac OS X related to CVE-2005-2749?

If using an affected version, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Mac OS X to avoid potential misrepresentation issues.

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