CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0708

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the sendfile system call in FreeBSD allows portions of kernel memory to be transferred if a file is truncated while being sent, potentially enabling a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of leaking sensitive data from kernel memory, which could lead to disclosure of passwords, encryption keys, or other confidential system information.

Recommendation

Immediately update FreeBSD to a patched version or apply the relevant security patches provided by the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The sendfile system call in FreeBSD 4.8 through 4.11 and 5 through 5.4 can transfer portions of kernel memory if a file is truncated while it is being sent, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS