CVE-2002-2180
UnknownEPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2002-2180 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The setitimer(2) system call in OpenBSD 2.0 through 3.1 does not properly check certain arguments, which allows local users to write to kernel memory and possibly gain root privileges, possibly via an integer signedness error.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The setitimer(2) system call in OpenBSD 2.0 through 3.1 does not properly check certain arguments, which allows local users to write to kernel memory and possibly gain root privileges, possibly via an integer signedness error.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.0 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.1 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.2 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.3 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.4 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.5 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.6 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.7 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.8 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.9 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 3.0 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 3.1 |
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10278.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/plus32.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5861Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10278.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/plus32.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5861Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-2180?
The setitimer(2) system call in OpenBSD 2.0 through 3.1 does not properly check certain arguments, which allows local users to write to kernel memory and possibly gain root privileges, possibly via an integer signedness error.
How severe is CVE-2002-2180?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2180 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2180?
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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