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CVE-2001-0061 Detail

Description

procfs in FreeBSD and possibly other operating systems does not properly restrict access to per-process mem and ctl files, which allows local users to gain root privileges by forking a child process and executing a privileged process from the child, while the parent retains access to the child's address space.


Metrics

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Hyperlink Resource
ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:77.procfs.v1.1.asc Patch  Vendor Advisory 
ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:77.procfs.v1.1.asc Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://www.osvdb.org/1697
http://www.osvdb.org/1697
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2130 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2130 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6106
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6106

Weakness Enumeration

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2001-0061
NVD Published Date:
02/12/2001
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
MITRE