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CVE-2005-4783

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2005-4783 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. kernfs_xread in kernfs_vnops.c in NetBSD before 20050831 does not check for a negative offset when reading the message buffer, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

kernfs_xread in kernfs_vnops.c in NetBSD before 20050831 does not check for a negative offset when reading the message buffer, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

26.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetbsdNetbsd1.6
NetbsdNetbsd2.0
NetbsdNetbsd2.0.3
NetbsdNetbsd2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4783?
kernfs_xread in kernfs_vnops.c in NetBSD before 20050831 does not check for a negative offset when reading the message buffer, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory.
How severe is CVE-2005-4783?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4783 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4783?
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