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High
CVE-2015-5675
The sys_amd64 IRET Handler in the kernel in FreeBSD 9.3...
Vulnerability Description
The sys_amd64 IRET Handler in the kernel in FreeBSD 9.3 and 10.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel panic).
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76485
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64.asc
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033376
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536321/100/0/threaded
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html
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Vulnerable Versions:
9.3, 10.1
Timeline
Official Publish:
October 10th, 2017
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.