Vulnerability Description
AWARD Bios Modular 4.50pg does not clear the keyboard buffer after reading the BIOS password during system startup, which allows local administrators or users to read the password directly from physical memory.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Award | Award Bios Modular | 4.50pg |
References
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/847537Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.pulltheplug.org/users/endrazine/Bios.Information.Leakage.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419610/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15751
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/847537Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.pulltheplug.org/users/endrazine/Bios.Information.Leakage.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419610/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15751
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4176?
CVE-2005-4176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). AWARD Bios Modular 4.50pg does not clear the keyboard buffer after reading the BIOS password during system startup, which allows local administrators or users to read the password directly from physic...
How severe is CVE-2005-4176?
CVE-2005-4176 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-2005-4176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Award Award Bios Modular.