CVE-2001-1180 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published 25 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain privileges by exploiting improper clearing of shared signal handlers during process execution in FreeBSD.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-1180?

CVE-2001-1180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 25 Jun 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FreeBSD 4.3 does not properly clear shared signal handlers when executing a process, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling rfork with a shared signal handler, having the child process execute a setuid program, and sending a signal to the child.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1180?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1180?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1180 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2001-1180 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1180 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-84r2-3r7c-h628.