CVE-2001-1180

FreeBSD 4.3 does not properly clear shared signal handlers when executing a process, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling rfork with a shared signal handler, having the child process execute a setuid program, and sending a signal to the child.

Score

CVSS 2.0 7.2 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2001-07-10

Last modified

2024-08-08

Affected products

• Freebsd (Freebsd)

References

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0179.html
• http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-111.shtml
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/943633
• http://www.osvdb.org/1897
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3007
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6829