# CVE-2009-1436: The db interface in libc in FreeBSD 6.3, 6.4, 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2-PRERELEASE does not properly initialize memory for Berkeley DB 1.85 database

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2009-04-27 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The db interface in libc in FreeBSD 6.3, 6.4, 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2-PRERELEASE does not properly initialize memory for Berkeley DB 1.85 database structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a database file.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34666
- http://osvdb.org/53918
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-09:07.libc.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34810
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022113
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10756
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32946

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