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CVE-2005-4779

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

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CVE-2005-4779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. verifiedexecioctl in verified_exec.c in NetBSD 2.0.2 calls NDINIT with UIO_USERSPACE rather than UID_SYSSPACE, which removes the functionality of the verified exec kernel subsystem and might allow local users to execute Trojan horse programs.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

verifiedexecioctl in verified_exec.c in NetBSD 2.0.2 calls NDINIT with UIO_USERSPACE rather than UID_SYSSPACE, which removes the functionality of the verified exec kernel subsystem and might allow local users to execute Trojan horse programs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.33%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetbsdNetbsd2.0
NetbsdNetbsd2.0.1
NetbsdNetbsd2.0.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4779?
verifiedexecioctl in verified_exec.c in NetBSD 2.0.2 calls NDINIT with UIO_USERSPACE rather than UID_SYSSPACE, which removes the functionality of the verified exec kernel subsystem and might allow local users to execute Trojan horse programs.
How severe is CVE-2005-4779?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4779 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4779?
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