CVE-2017-1085

Name: CVE-2017-1085
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-12T14:29:00.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1085 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In FreeBSD before 11.2-RELEASE, an application which calls setrlimit() to increase RLIMIT_STACK may turn a read-only memory region below the stack into a read-write region. A specially crafted executable could be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the user context.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In FreeBSD before 11.2-RELEASE, an application which calls setrlimit() to increase RLIMIT_STACK may turn a read-only memory region below the stack into a read-write region. A specially crafted executable could be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the user context.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	< 11.2

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42279/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.qualys.com/2017/06/19/stack-clash/stack-clash.txtExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42279/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.qualys.com/2017/06/19/stack-clash/stack-clash.txtExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1085?

How severe is CVE-2017-1085?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1085 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1085?

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