Description
The binary compatibility mode for FreeBSD 4.x and 5.x does not properly handle certain Linux system calls, which could allow local users to access kernel memory to gain privileges or cause a system panic.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10643
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_freebsd
ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-04:13.linux.asc
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16558
Scores
EPSS
0.0009
EPSS Percentile
25.2%
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
freebsd/freebsd
4.0
freebsd/freebsd
5.0
Published
Dec 06, 2004
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026