CVE-2005-4176

CVE-2005-4176 is a low-severity vulnerability 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

AWARD Bios Modular 4.50pg 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-2005-4176?
AWARD Bios Modular 4.50pg 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-2005-4176?
CVE-2005-4176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4176 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4176?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4176 published?
CVE-2005-4176 was published on 2005-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References