Vulnerability Description
SecurityAgent in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2, under certain circumstances, can cause the "Switch User..." button to appear even though the "Enable fast user switching" setting is disabled, which can allow attackers with physical access to gain access to the desktop and bypass the "Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screen saver" setting.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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/Sep/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16920/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.auscert.org.au/5509Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-312.shtmlUS Government Resource
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16920/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.auscert.org.au/5509Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-312.shtmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2742?
CVE-2005-2742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). SecurityAgent in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2, under certain circumstances, can cause the "Switch User..." button to appear even though the "Enable fast user switching" setting is disabled, which can allow a...
How severe is CVE-2005-2742?
CVE-2005-2742 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.