How severe is CVE-2005-2749?

CVE-2005-2749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2749 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-2005-2749?

CVE-2005-2749 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2749?

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

When was CVE-2005-2749 published?

CVE-2005-2749 was published on 2005-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2749

CVE-2005-2749 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X 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 Mac Os X
Published: 2005-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2749?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2749?: CVE-2005-2749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2749 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-2005-2749?: CVE-2005-2749 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2749?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2749 published?: CVE-2005-2749 was published on 2005-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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