CVE-2015-5675: High severity freebsd kernel vulnerability
Published Oct 10, 2017
·Updated
The sysamd64 IRET Handler in the kernel in FreeBSD 9.3 and 10.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel panic).
Affected Software
2 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=9.3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=10.1
Event History
Oct 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5675?
CVE-2015-5675 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5675?
To address CVE-2015-5675, upgrade FreeBSD to versions 9.3-RELEASE-p18 or 10.1-RELEASE-p21 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5675?
CVE-2015-5675 affects local users on FreeBSD 9.3 and 10.1 systems with access to the kernel.
4
What type of exploit is associated with CVE-2015-5675?
CVE-2015-5675 can be exploited for privilege escalation, allowing users to gain higher privileges than intended.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5675?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2015-5675; the recommended solution is to apply the appropriate patches or upgrades.