CVE-2001-1180

FreeBSD 4.3 does not properly clear shared signal handlers when executing a process, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling rfork with a shared signal handler, having the child process execute a setuid program, and sending a signal to the child.

Scoring

CVSS base score
0.01
EPSS probability
0.17%
Published
2002-06-25
Last modified
2026-03-16

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