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CVE-2005-4351

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2005-4351 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The securelevels implementation in FreeBSD 7.0 and earlier, OpenBSD up to 3.8, DragonFly up to 1.2, and Linux up to 2.6.15 allows root users to bypass immutable settings for files by mounting another filesystem that masks the immutable files while the system is running.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The securelevels implementation in FreeBSD 7.0 and earlier, OpenBSD up to 3.8, DragonFly up to 1.2, and Linux up to 2.6.15 allows root users to bypass immutable settings for files by mounting another filesystem that masks the immutable files while the system is running.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
DragonflyDragonfly<= 1.2—
FreebsdFreebsd<= 6.0Stable
FreebsdFreebsd7.0Current
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.15—
OpenbsdOpenbsd<= 3.8—

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Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4351?
The securelevels implementation in FreeBSD 7.0 and earlier, OpenBSD up to 3.8, DragonFly up to 1.2, and Linux up to 2.6.15 allows root users to bypass immutable settings for files by mounting another filesystem that masks the immutable files while the system is running.
How severe is CVE-2005-4351?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4351 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4351?
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