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CVE-2005-1126

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2005-1126 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SIOCGIFCONF ioctl (ifconf function) in FreeBSD 4.x through 4.11 and 5.x through 5.4 does not properly clear a buffer before using it, which allows local users to obtain portions of sensitive kernel memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SIOCGIFCONF ioctl (ifconf function) in FreeBSD 4.x through 4.11 and 5.x through 5.4 does not properly clear a buffer before using it, which allows local users to obtain portions of sensitive kernel memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

28.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
FreebsdFreebsd4.0—
FreebsdFreebsd4.1—
FreebsdFreebsd4.1.1—
FreebsdFreebsd4.2—
FreebsdFreebsd4.3—
FreebsdFreebsd4.4—
FreebsdFreebsd4.5—
FreebsdFreebsd4.6—
FreebsdFreebsd4.6.2—
FreebsdFreebsd4.7—
FreebsdFreebsd4.8—
FreebsdFreebsd4.9—
FreebsdFreebsd4.10—
FreebsdFreebsd4.11Stable
FreebsdFreebsd5.0—
FreebsdFreebsd5.1—
FreebsdFreebsd5.2—
FreebsdFreebsd5.2.1Release
FreebsdFreebsd5.3—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1126?
The SIOCGIFCONF ioctl (ifconf function) in FreeBSD 4.x through 4.11 and 5.x through 5.4 does not properly clear a buffer before using it, which allows local users to obtain portions of sensitive kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2005-1126?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1126 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1126?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST