CVE-2005-1126 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 16 Apr 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read sensitive kernel memory via the SIOCGIFCONF ioctl due to improper buffer clearing in FreeBSD.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-1126?

CVE-2005-1126 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 16 Apr 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The SIOCGIFCONF ioctl (ifconf function) in FreeBSD 4.x through 4.11 and 5.x through 5.4 does not properly clear a buffer before using it, which allows local users to obtain portions of sensitive kernel memory.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1126?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1126?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1126 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-1126 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1126 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xpr2-mv3m-jxjg.