CVE-2002-1674: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

procfs on FreeBSD before 4.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by removing a file that the fstatfs function refers to.

Affected Software

6 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.1.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.3

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1674?

CVE-2002-1674 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through a kernel panic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1674?

To fix CVE-2002-1674, upgrade to FreeBSD version 4.5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1674?

CVE-2002-1674 affects FreeBSD versions 4.1 through 4.4, as well as 4.5 before the fix was applied.

4

What happens if CVE-2002-1674 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2002-1674 allows local users to trigger a kernel panic, resulting in a denial of service.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2002-1674?

Local users with access to the affected FreeBSD systems are at risk from CVE-2002-1674.

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