CVE-2005-2742: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2742: SecurityAgent in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2, under certain circumstances, can cause the "Switch User..." button...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 04:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Mac OS X screen-lock bypass. Under certain circumstances, a locked Mac could show a “Switch User...” button even when fast user switching was disabled, potentially letting someone physically at the machine reach the desktop despite the wake or screensaver password setting. Exposure is most relevant to legacy Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2 systems where physical access to workstations is plausible. Modern macOS systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue. It matters where old Macs remain in shared, public, or high-trust areas, but the available evidence does not indicate internet-scale urgency or active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2 systems.; Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2005-09-22 for vendor remediation guidance.; Apply the relevant Apple security update if still applicable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 25, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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