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published date: April 15, 2005

CVE-2005-1126 : The SIOCGIFCONF ioctl (ifconf...

Description

The SIOCGIFCONF ioctl (ifconf function) in FreeBSD 4.x through 4.11 and 5.x through 5.4 does not properly clear a buffer before using it, which allows local users to obtain portions of sensitive kernel memory.

Product(s):

  • FreeBSD 4.0
  • FreeBSD 4.0 Alpha
  • FreeBSD 4.0 Releng
  • FreeBSD 4.1.1
  • FreeBSD 4.1.1 Release
  • FreeBSD 4.1.1 Stable

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-1126, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-1126 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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