CVE-2001-1180

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2001
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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