CVE-2005-4175

CVE-2005-4175 is a low-severity vulnerability in Insyde Insyde Bios 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

Description

Insyde BIOS V190 does not clear the keyboard buffer after reading the BIOS password during system startup, which allows local administrators or users to read the password directly from physical memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4175?
Insyde BIOS V190 does not clear the keyboard buffer after reading the BIOS password during system startup, which allows local administrators or users to read the password directly from physical memory.
How severe is CVE-2005-4175?
CVE-2005-4175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4175 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4175?
CVE-2005-4175 affects Insyde Insyde Bios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4175?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4175 published?
CVE-2005-4175 was published on 2005-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)