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FreeBSD: FreeBSD -- Linux compatibility layer incorrect futex handling (FreeBSD-SA-16:03.linux) (CVE-2016-1880)

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FreeBSD: FreeBSD -- Linux compatibility layer incorrect futex handling (FreeBSD-SA-16:03.linux) (CVE-2016-1880)

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
01/14/2016
Created
07/25/2018
Added
08/12/2016
Modified
10/30/2017

Description

Problem Description: A programming error in the handling of Linux futex robust lists may result in incorrect memory locations being accessed. Impact: It is possible for a local attacker to read portions of kernel memory, which may result in a privilege escalation.

Solution(s)

  • freebsd-upgrade-base-10_1-release-p26
  • freebsd-upgrade-base-10_2-release-p9
  • freebsd-upgrade-base-9_3-release-p33

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