CVE-2015-5675

Description

The sys_amd64 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).

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory freebsd.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76485 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64.asc vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033376 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536321/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5675?
CVE-2015-5675 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5675?
To fix CVE-2015-5675, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-5675 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-5675 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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