FreeBSD ktrace Utility Kernel Memory Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	67812
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2014-3873
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Jun 03 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 03 2014 12:00AM
Credit:	Jilles Tjoelker
Vulnerable:	FreeBSD FreeBSD 9.2 FreeBSD FreeBSD 9.1 FreeBSD FreeBSD 8.4
Not Vulnerable:	FreeBSD FreeBSD 9.3-BETA1-p1 FreeBSD FreeBSD 9.3-BETA1 FreeBSD FreeBSD 9.2-RELEASE-p7 FreeBSD FreeBSD 9.1-RELEASE-p14 FreeBSD FreeBSD 8.4-STABLE FreeBSD FreeBSD 8.4-RELEASE-p11

FreeBSD ktrace Utility Kernel Memory Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

FreeBSD ktrace utility is prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to obtain sensitive information like reading the kernel memory that may aid in further attacks.

FreeBSD 8.4, 9.1 and 9.2 are vulnerable.

FreeBSD ktrace Utility Kernel Memory Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

FreeBSD ktrace Utility Kernel Memory Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.