CVE-2005-2218: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2218: The device file system (devfs) in FreeBSD 5.x does not properly check parameters of the node type when crea...

The device file system (devfs) in FreeBSD 5.x does not properly check parameters of the node type when creating a device node, which makes hidden devices available to attackers, who can then bypass restrictions on a jailed process.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2005-2218 affects FreeBSD 5.x systems using devfs. A flaw in device-node creation can expose hidden devices to an attacker, weakening the isolation expected from FreeBSD jails. The main business concern is loss of containment for workloads relying on jails as a security boundary. Exposure is most likely on legacy FreeBSD 5.x hosts that use jails and devfs. Systems not running FreeBSD 5.x are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Evidence is insufficient to determine exact affected minor versions or configurations. Treat as high priority only if FreeBSD 5.x jails still protect sensitive workloads. For most modern environments, urgency is likely low because the affected platform is old, but any confirmed instance should be remediated or isolated promptly. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining FreeBSD 5.x systems.; Review FreeBSD-SA-05:17 for vendor-confirmed fixes or workarounds.; Prioritize remediation where jails enforce tenant or workload isolation..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 17:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 26, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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freebsd-devfs-gain-privileges(21451)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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