CVE-2005-0708 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read sensitive kernel memory via the sendfile system call when a file is truncated during transfer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0708?
CVE-2005-0708 is a critical vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 5 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0708?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Dragonflybsd Dragonflybsd, Freebsd Freebsd.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0708?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0708 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-0708 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0708 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freebsd Freebsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fw4f-4894-c9rw.