CVE-2005-4733

Name: CVE-2005-4733
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4733 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NetBSD 2.0 before 20050316 and NetBSD-current before 20050112 allow local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) by calling the F_CLOSEM fcntl with a parameter value of 0.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NetBSD 2.0 before 20050316 and NetBSD-current before 20050112 allow local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) by calling the F_CLOSEM fcntl with a parameter value of 0.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netbsd	Netbsd	2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4733?

NetBSD 2.0 before 20050316 and NetBSD-current before 20050112 allow local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) by calling the F_CLOSEM fcntl with a parameter value of 0.

How severe is CVE-2005-4733?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4733 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4733?

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