procfs in FreeBSD and possibly other operating systems does not properly restrict access to per-process mem and ctl files, which allows local users to gain root privileges by forking a child process and executing a privileged process from the child, while the parent retains access to the child's address space.
CVE-2001-0061 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from freebsd organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2001, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2001-02-12T05:00:00.000
2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Deferred
CVSSv2: 7.2 (HIGH)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 3.5.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.1.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.2 | Yes |
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