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CVE-2001-1166

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

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CVE-2001-1166 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. linprocfs on FreeBSD 4.3 and earlier does not properly restrict access to kernel memory, which allows one process with debugging rights on a privileged process to read restricted memory from that process.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

linprocfs on FreeBSD 4.3 and earlier does not properly restrict access to kernel memory, which allows one process with debugging rights on a privileged process to read restricted memory from that process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd4.0
FreebsdFreebsd4.1
FreebsdFreebsd4.2
FreebsdFreebsd4.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1166?
linprocfs on FreeBSD 4.3 and earlier does not properly restrict access to kernel memory, which allows one process with debugging rights on a privileged process to read restricted memory from that process.
How severe is CVE-2001-1166?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1166 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1166?
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