CVE-2005-2218

CVE-2005-2218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2218?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2218?
CVE-2005-2218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2218 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2218?
CVE-2005-2218 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2218?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2218 published?
CVE-2005-2218 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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