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CVE-2005-4176

LowPublished

AWARD Bios Modular 4.50pg does not clear the keyboard buffer after reading the BIOS password during system startup, which allows local administrators or...

Published: Dec 11, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 6, 2005

Primary CVSS

2.1/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

1.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 67.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Multiple Vendor BIOS - Keyboard Buffer Password Persistence (1)Exploit
Endrazine · windows · Dec 6, 2005
Multiple Vendor BIOS - Keyboard Buffer Password Persistence (2)Exploit
Endrazine · unix · Dec 6, 2005

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