Vulnerability Description
The new account wizard in Mail.app 2.0 in Mac OS 10.4, when configuring an IMAP mail account and checking the credentials, does not prompt the user to use SSL until after the password has already been sent, which causes the password to be sent in plaintext.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 2.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111539448630095&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20670
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111539448630095&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20670
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1505?
CVE-2005-1505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The new account wizard in Mail.app 2.0 in Mac OS 10.4, when configuring an IMAP mail account and checking the credentials, does not prompt the user to use SSL until after the password has already been...
How severe is CVE-2005-1505?
CVE-2005-1505 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1505?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mail.