CVE-2005-4776 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.2 Published 13 Apr 2006 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can exploit an integer overflow in FreeBSD compatibility code to cause system crashes or gain root privileges.

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-2005-4776?

CVE-2005-4776 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 13 Apr 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the FreeBSD compatibility code (freebsd_misc.c) in NetBSD-current, NetBSD-3, NetBSD-2.0, and NetBSD-2 before 20050913; and NetBSD-1.6 before 20050914; allows local users to cause a denial of service (heap corruption or system crash) and possibly gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4776?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netbsd Netbsd.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4776?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4776 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-4776 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4776 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxmm-r6c6-cq2x.