CVE-2002-1674: Low severity FreeBSD FreeBSD vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
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
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.