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CVE-2005-4733

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetBSD NetBSD=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-4733?

    CVE-2005-4733 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to system hangs.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-4733?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-4733, upgrade your NetBSD system to version 2.0 or later released after March 16, 2005.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-4733?

    CVE-2005-4733 affects local users on systems running NetBSD 2.0 before March 16, 2005 and NetBSD-current prior to January 12, 2005.

  • What happens when CVE-2005-4733 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2005-4733 can lead to an infinite loop and potential denial of service, causing the system to hang.

  • Is CVE-2005-4733 still relevant today?

    While CVE-2005-4733 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for users of legacy systems still running affected versions of NetBSD.

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