CVE-2005-2504: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2504: The System Profiler in Mac OS X 10.4.2 labels a Bluetooth device with "Requires Authentication: No" even wh...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a misleading Bluetooth security display in Mac OS X 10.4.2. System Profiler may say a device does not require authentication even when the user selected secure pairing. The risk is user or administrator confusion, not a documented direct compromise path. Exposure appears limited to legacy Mac OS X 10.4.2 environments where Bluetooth device security is assessed through System Profiler. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless they retain this specific obsolete platform. Treat this as a low-priority legacy hygiene issue unless your organization still operates Mac OS X 10.4.2 with Bluetooth. It is mainly a trust and configuration visibility problem, not a sourced active exploitation concern. Mitigation focus: Check the linked Apple advisories for vendor-confirmed update or correction guidance.; Inventory any remaining Mac OS X 10.4.2 systems with Bluetooth enabled.; Do not rely only on System Profiler for Bluetooth authentication status on affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 19, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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