Unscored severity · published Jul 10, 2001
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,…
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CVSS
0.6%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.6% · higher than 48% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FR
Freebsd · Freebsd
4.0; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1180
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-1180
Exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0179.html
ciac.llnl.gov
http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-111.shtml
Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/943633
www.osvdb.org
http://www.osvdb.org/1897
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3007
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