3.3
CWE
264
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2010-2022

First published: Fri May 28 2010(Updated: )

jail.c in jail in FreeBSD 8.0 and 8.1-PRERELEASE, when the "-l -U root" options are omitted, does not properly restrict access to the current working directory, which might allow local users to read, modify, or create arbitrary files via standard filesystem operations.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD Kernel=8.0
FreeBSD Kernel=8.1-prerelease
=8.0
=8.1-prerelease

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2022?

    CVE-2010-2022 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can allow local users to access unauthorized files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2022?

    To fix CVE-2010-2022, ensure the use of the "-l -U root" options when configuring jail in FreeBSD.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-2022?

    CVE-2010-2022 affects FreeBSD versions 8.0 and 8.1-PRERELEASE when specific jail options are omitted.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-2022?

    CVE-2010-2022 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the FreeBSD jail implementation.

  • Can CVE-2010-2022 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2010-2022 cannot be exploited remotely as it specifically affects local users operating within the system.

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