CVE-2005-1858
CVE-2005-1858 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fuse with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Fuse
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FUSE 2.x before 2.3.0 does not properly clear previously used memory from unfilled pages when the filesystem returns a short byte count to a read request, which may allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-1858?
- FUSE 2.x before 2.3.0 does not properly clear previously used memory from unfilled pages when the filesystem returns a short byte count to a read request, which may allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2005-1858?
- CVE-2005-1858 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2005-1858 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-1858?
- CVE-2005-1858 primarily affects Fuse. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-1858?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-1858 published?
- CVE-2005-1858 was published on 2005-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/311634
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15561/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16024
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014107
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=331884
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-744
- http://www.osvdb.org/17042
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13857
- http://www.sven-tantau.de/public_files/fuse/fuse_20050603.txt
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:fuse:fuse:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fuse:fuse:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fuse:fuse:2.3_pre:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fuse:fuse:2.3_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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