How severe is CVE-2005-2512?

CVE-2005-2512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2512?

CVE-2005-2512 primarily affects Apple Mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2512?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2512 published?

CVE-2005-2512 was published on 2005-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2512

CVE-2005-2512 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mail
Published: 2005-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mail.app in Mac OS 10.4.2 and earlier, when printing or forwarding an HTML message, loads remote images even when the user's preferences state otherwise, which could result in a privacy leak.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2512?: Mail.app in Mac OS 10.4.2 and earlier, when printing or forwarding an HTML message, loads remote images even when the user's preferences state otherwise, which could result in a privacy leak.
How severe is CVE-2005-2512?: CVE-2005-2512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2512?: CVE-2005-2512 primarily affects Apple Mail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2512 published?: CVE-2005-2512 was published on 2005-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:mail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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