CVE-2005-1399 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

FreeBSD 4.6 to 4.11 and 5.x to 5.4 uses insecure default permissions for the /dev/iir device, which allows local users to execute restricted ioctl calls to read or modify data on hardware that is controlled by the iir driver.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	4.6

References

ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-05:06.iir.ascPatchVendor Advisory
ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-05:06.iir.ascPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-1399?

CVE-2005-1399 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). FreeBSD 4.6 to 4.11 and 5.x to 5.4 uses insecure default permissions for the /dev/iir device, which allows local users to execute restricted ioctl calls to read or modify data on hardware that is cont...

How severe is CVE-2005-1399?

CVE-2005-1399 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1399?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.