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CVE-2005-0708

First published: Tue Apr 05 2005(Updated: )

The sendfile system call in FreeBSD 4.8 through 4.11 and 5 through 5.4 can transfer portions of kernel memory if a file is truncated while it is being sent, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD Kernel=4.3-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=4.1.1-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=4.6-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=5.3-release
FreeBSD Kernel=4.1.1-release
FreeBSD Kernel=5.1-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=4.4-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=5.3
FreeBSD Kernel=4.6-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=4.8-release_p6
FreeBSD Kernel=4.6-release
FreeBSD Kernel=5.1-release_p5
FreeBSD Kernel=4.3-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=4.7-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=5.2.1-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=5.0-release_p14
FreeBSD Kernel=5.1-release
FreeBSD Kernel=4.3-release_p38
FreeBSD Kernel=4.5-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=4.6-release_p20
FreeBSD Kernel=4.5-release
FreeBSD Kernel=5.0-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=5.1-alpha
FreeBSD Kernel=4.3-release
FreeBSD Kernel=4.10-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=4.7-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=4.2-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=4.5
FreeBSD Kernel=4.4-release_p42
FreeBSD Kernel=4.7
FreeBSD Kernel=4.1
DragonFlyBSD=1.0
FreeBSD Kernel=4.10-release
FreeBSD Kernel=4.4-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=4.4
FreeBSD Kernel=4.9-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=5.1
FreeBSD Kernel=4.7-release_p17
FreeBSD Kernel=4.9-pre-release
FreeBSD Kernel=4.8-pre-release
FreeBSD Kernel=5.2
FreeBSD Kernel=4.5-release_p32
FreeBSD Kernel=4.8
FreeBSD Kernel=4.2
FreeBSD Kernel=5.4-pre-release
FreeBSD Kernel=4.0-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=4.0
FreeBSD Kernel=4.1.1
FreeBSD Kernel=4.6
FreeBSD Kernel=4.3
FreeBSD Kernel=4.10
FreeBSD Kernel=5.0-alpha
FreeBSD Kernel=4.5-releng
DragonFlyBSD=1.1
FreeBSD Kernel=5.2.1-release
FreeBSD Kernel=4.8-releng
FreeBSD Kernel=5.0
FreeBSD Kernel=5.3-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=4.0-alpha
FreeBSD Kernel=4.7-release
FreeBSD Kernel=4.9
FreeBSD Kernel=4.6.2
FreeBSD Kernel=4.11-stable

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0708?

    CVE-2005-0708 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0708?

    To fix CVE-2005-0708, users should upgrade to a patched version of FreeBSD beyond 5.4 or implement workarounds that prevent the usage of the sendfile system call.

  • What does CVE-2005-0708 exploit?

    CVE-2005-0708 exploits the sendfile system call by allowing remote attackers to access portions of kernel memory when a file is truncated during transmission.

  • Which FreeBSD versions are affected by CVE-2005-0708?

    CVE-2005-0708 affects FreeBSD versions from 4.8 to 5.4, including various releases and updates within those ranges.

  • Can CVE-2005-0708 lead to data leakage?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0708 can lead to data leakage as it may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information residing in kernel memory.

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