FreeBSD Linux Compatibility Layer Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabiity
BID:56654
CVE-2012-4576 |Info
FreeBSD Linux Compatibility Layer Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabiity
| Bugtraq ID: | 56654 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2012-4576 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Nov 22 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 02 2013 04:57PM |
| Credit: | Mateusz Guzik |
| Vulnerable: |
FreeBSD Freebsd 7.4 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
FreeBSD Linux Compatibility Layer Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabiity
FreeBSD is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to overwrite portions of kernel memory, resulting in a privilege escalation or a system panic.
FreeBSD is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to overwrite portions of kernel memory, resulting in a privilege escalation or a system panic.
Exploit / POC
FreeBSD Linux Compatibility Layer Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabiity
Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.
Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.
Solution / Fix
FreeBSD Linux Compatibility Layer Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabiity
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
References
FreeBSD Linux Compatibility Layer Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabiity
References:
References:
- FreeBSD Homepage (FreeBSD)