CVE-2002-1125 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 17 Sep 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read kernel memory via open file descriptors in FreeBSD monitoring tools using libkvm.

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-2002-1125?

CVE-2002-1125 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 17 Sep 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FreeBSD port programs that use libkvm for FreeBSD 4.6.2-RELEASE and earlier, including (1) asmon, (2) ascpu, (3) bubblemon, (4) wmmon, and (5) wmnet2, leave open file descriptors for /dev/mem and /dev/kmem, which allows local users to read kernel memory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1125?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1125?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1125 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-1125 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1125 exists.

Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-767c-x22r-vwp4.