LOW
CVE-2005-4352
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The securelevels implementation in NetBSD 2.1 and earlier, and Linux 2.6.15 and earlier, allows local users to bypass time setting restrictions and set the clock backwards by setting the clock ahead to the maximum unixtime value (19 Jan 2038), which then wraps around to the minimum value (13 Dec 1901), which can then be set ahead to the desired time, aka "settimeofday() time wrap."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-4352 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-January/041178.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2005-16.txtExploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-January/041178.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2005-16.txtExploit · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-4352
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2005
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-4352 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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