The binary compatibility mode for FreeBSD 4.x and 5.x does not properly handle certain Linux system calls, which could allow local users to access kernel memory to gain privileges or cause a system panic.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.0 (including) | 4.0 (including) |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 5.0 (including) | 5.0 (including) |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:13.linux.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10643
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16558
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:13.linux.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10643
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16558