Vulnerability Description
The System Profiler in Mac OS X 10.4.2 labels a Bluetooth device with "Requires Authentication: No" even when the user has selected the "Require pairing for security" option, which could confuse users about which setting is valid.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.2 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2504?
CVE-2005-2504 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The System Profiler in Mac OS X 10.4.2 labels a Bluetooth device with "Requires Authentication: No" even when the user has selected the "Require pairing for security" option, which could confuse users...
How severe is CVE-2005-2504?
CVE-2005-2504 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2504?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.