CVE-2005-2745: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2745: Mail.app in Mail for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, when using Kerberos 5 for SMTP authentication, can include unin...

Mail.app in Mail for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9, when using Kerberos 5 for SMTP authentication, can include uninitialized memory in a message, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 01:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects Apple Mail on Mac OS X 10.3.9 when Kerberos 5 is used for SMTP authentication. The application may accidentally include uninitialized memory in an outgoing message, potentially exposing sensitive data to a remote recipient or attacker. Exposure appears limited to legacy Mac OS X 10.3.9 systems using Apple Mail with Kerberos 5 for SMTP authentication. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old systems remain in production or archives. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an emergency, unless old Mac OS X 10.3.9 systems handle sensitive mail or remain connected to production networks. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Mac OS X 10.3.9 systems still in use.; Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2005-09-22 for official remediation guidance.; Avoid Kerberos 5 SMTP authentication in Mail.app until vendor guidance is applied..

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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