CVE-2002-0831: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Aug 12, 2002
·Updated
The kqueue mechanism in FreeBSD 4.3 through 4.6 STABLE allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a pipe call in which one end is terminated and an EVFILTWRITE filter is registered for the other end.
Affected Software
5 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.6-stable
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.6-release
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.5-release
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.3-release
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.4-release
Event History
Aug 12, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0831?
CVE-2002-0831 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service, causing kernel panic.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0831?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0831, users should upgrade to a version of FreeBSD that is not affected, specifically versions after 4.6.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0831?
CVE-2002-0831 affects local users of FreeBSD versions 4.3 to 4.6, both STABLE and RELEASE.
4
What impact does CVE-2002-0831 have on system stability?
CVE-2002-0831 can cause a kernel panic, significantly affecting system stability and availability.
5
Is CVE-2002-0831 a remote exploit?
No, CVE-2002-0831 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.