CVE-2005-2752
CVE-2005-2752 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An unspecified kernel interface in Mac OS X 10.4.2 and earlier does not properly clear memory before reusing it, which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1126 and CVE-2005-1406.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-2752?
- An unspecified kernel interface in Mac OS X 10.4.2 and earlier does not properly clear memory before reusing it, which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1126 and CVE-2005-1406.
- How severe is CVE-2005-2752?
- CVE-2005-2752 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-2752 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-2752?
- CVE-2005-2752 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-2752?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-2752 published?
- CVE-2005-2752 was published on 2005-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Oct/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17368
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015127
- http://www.osvdb.org/20431
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15252
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2256
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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