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CVE-2005-1406

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2005-1406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in FreeBSD 4.x to 4.11 and 5.x to 5.4 does not properly clear certain fixed-length buffers when copying variable-length data for use by applications, which could allow those applications to read previously used sensitive memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in FreeBSD 4.x to 4.11 and 5.x to 5.4 does not properly clear certain fixed-length buffers when copying variable-length data for use by applications, which could allow those applications to read previously used sensitive memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd4.1
FreebsdFreebsd4.2
FreebsdFreebsd4.3
FreebsdFreebsd4.4
FreebsdFreebsd4.5
FreebsdFreebsd4.6
FreebsdFreebsd4.7
FreebsdFreebsd4.8
FreebsdFreebsd4.9
FreebsdFreebsd4.10
FreebsdFreebsd4.11
FreebsdFreebsd5.1
FreebsdFreebsd5.2
FreebsdFreebsd5.3
FreebsdFreebsd5.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1406?
The kernel in FreeBSD 4.x to 4.11 and 5.x to 5.4 does not properly clear certain fixed-length buffers when copying variable-length data for use by applications, which could allow those applications to read previously used sensitive memory.
How severe is CVE-2005-1406?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1406?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-1406?

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Source: NVD / NIST