Vulnerability Description
procfs in FreeBSD and possibly other operating systems allows local users to cause a denial of service by calling mmap on the process' own mem file, which causes the kernel to hang.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 3.5.1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:77.procfs.v1.1.aPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/1698
- http://www.osvdb.org/6082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2131PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6107
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:77.procfs.v1.1.aPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/1698
- http://www.osvdb.org/6082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2131PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6107
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0062?
CVE-2001-0062 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). procfs in FreeBSD and possibly other operating systems allows local users to cause a denial of service by calling mmap on the process' own mem file, which causes the kernel to hang.
How severe is CVE-2001-0062?
CVE-2001-0062 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0062?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.