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CVE-2001-1180

HIGH CVSS: 7.2 Published: 2001-07-10 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Freebsd Freebsd

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References