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CVE-2001-1180

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…

Impact

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 products

VendorProductAffected versions
FreebsdFreebsd
Versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

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