Description
The kqueue mechanism in FreeBSD 4.3 through 4.6 STABLE allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a pipe call in which one end is terminated and an EVFILT_WRITE filter is registered for the other end.
Products
- FreeBSD 4.3 Release
- FreeBSD 4.4 Release
- FreeBSD 4.5 Release
- FreeBSD 4.6 Release
- FreeBSD 4.6 Stable
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-0831, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-0831 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