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CVE-2005-2218

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2005-2218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The device file system (devfs) in FreeBSD 5.x does not properly check parameters of the node type when creating a device node, which makes hidden devices available to attackers, who can then bypass restrictions on a jailed process.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The device file system (devfs) in FreeBSD 5.x does not properly check parameters of the node type when creating a device node, which makes hidden devices available to attackers, who can then bypass restrictions on a jailed process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd5.0
FreebsdFreebsd5.1
FreebsdFreebsd5.2
FreebsdFreebsd5.2.1
FreebsdFreebsd5.3
FreebsdFreebsd5.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2218?
The device file system (devfs) in FreeBSD 5.x does not properly check parameters of the node type when creating a device node, which makes hidden devices available to attackers, who can then bypass restrictions on a jailed process.
How severe is CVE-2005-2218?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2218?
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