CVE-2005-1400 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

The i386_get_ldt system call in FreeBSD 4.7 to 4.11 and 5.x to 5.4 allows local users to access sensitive kernel memory via arguments with negative or very large values.

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	4.7

References

ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-05:07.ldt.ascPatchVendor Advisory
ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-05:07.ldt.ascPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-1400?

CVE-2005-1400 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The i386_get_ldt system call in FreeBSD 4.7 to 4.11 and 5.x to 5.4 allows local users to access sensitive kernel memory via arguments with negative or very large values.

How severe is CVE-2005-1400?

CVE-2005-1400 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-2005-1400?

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