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CVE-2001-0061

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified

CVE-2001-0061 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd3.5.1
FreebsdFreebsd4.1
FreebsdFreebsd4.1.1
FreebsdFreebsd4.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0061?
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.
How severe is CVE-2001-0061?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0061 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0061?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST