Description
Some AIO operations in FreeBSD 4.4 may be delayed until after a call to execve, which could allow a local user to overwrite memory of the new process and gain privileges.
Products
- FreeBSD 4.4
- FreeBSD 4.4
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 27
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 41
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 42
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 44
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 45
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 46
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 47
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 4
- FreeBSD 4.4 Patch 8
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-1185, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-1185 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References