Vulnerability Description
An error in the Toshiba ACPI BIOS 1.6 causes the BIOS to only examine the first slot in the Master Boot Record (MBR) table for an active partition, which prevents the system from booting even though the MBR is not malformed. NOTE: it has been debated as to whether or not this issue poses a security vulnerability, since administrative privileges would be required, and other DoS attacks are possible with such privileges.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Toshiba | Acpi Flash Bios | 1.6 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111214319914810&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111229708208629&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111229803502643&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19895
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111214319914810&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111229708208629&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111229803502643&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19895
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0963?
CVE-2005-0963 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). An error in the Toshiba ACPI BIOS 1.6 causes the BIOS to only examine the first slot in the Master Boot Record (MBR) table for an active partition, which prevents the system from booting even though t...
How severe is CVE-2005-0963?
CVE-2005-0963 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0963?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Toshiba Acpi Flash Bios.