CVE-2005-1406
First published: Fri May 06 2005(Updated: )
The kernel in FreeBSD 4.x to 4.11 and 5.x to 5.4 does not properly clear certain fixed-length buffers when copying variable-length data for use by applications, which could allow those applications to read previously used sensitive memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.6 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.7 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.8 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.9 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.10 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.11 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1406?
CVE-2005-1406 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of sensitive memory data exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1406?
To fix CVE-2005-1406, upgrade your FreeBSD system to a patched version that resolves this issue.
Which FreeBSD versions are affected by CVE-2005-1406?
CVE-2005-1406 affects FreeBSD versions 4.x from 4.1 to 4.11 and 5.x from 5.1 to 5.4.
What kind of data exposure does CVE-2005-1406 allow?
CVE-2005-1406 allows applications to potentially read previously used sensitive information from memory.
Is CVE-2005-1406 specific to FreeBSD?
Yes, CVE-2005-1406 specifically affects the FreeBSD operating system.
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