This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of FreeBSD Kernel. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of NAT. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of kernel.
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-10850 is considered critical due to its potential for local information disclosure.
To fix ZDI-CAN-10850, update the FreeBSD Kernel to the latest patched version provided by the FreeBSD security advisory.
ZDI-CAN-10850 affects installations of FreeBSD Kernel that have implemented NAT without proper validation.
Yes, authentication is required to exploit the ZDI-CAN-10850 vulnerability.
ZDI-CAN-10850 allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information from affected installations of FreeBSD Kernel.