CVE-2004-2012
7.2 · HIGHThe systrace_exit function in the systrace utility for NetBSD-current and 2.0 before April 16, 2004, and certain FreeBSD ports, does not verify the owner of the /dec/systrace connection before sett…
Overview
CVE-2004-2012 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting niels provos_systrace. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
The systrace_exit function in the systrace utility for NetBSD-current and 2.0 before April 16, 2004, and certain FreeBSD ports, does not verify the owner of the /dec/systrace connection before setting euid to 0, which allows local users to gain root privileges.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from niels. Update provos_systrace to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2004-2012?
CVE-2004-2012 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting niels provos_systrace. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2004-2012?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2012?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from niels. Update provos_systrace to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2012?
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