CVE-2015-5675
high
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
7.8
Description
The sys_amd64 IRET Handler in the kernel in FreeBSD 9.3 and 10.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel panic).
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
FreeBSD Affected 2 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 10.1 | Affected | — |
| 9.3 | Affected | — |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536321/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76485
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033376
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64.asc
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536321/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76485
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033376
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64.asc
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.