Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the Berkeley Fast File System (FFS) in FreeBSD 4.6.1 RELEASE-p4 and earlier allows local users to access arbitrary file contents within FFS to gain privileges by creating a file that is larger than allowed by the virtual memory system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | <= 4.6.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102865404413458&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9771.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/5073
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5399
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102865404413458&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9771.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/5073
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5399
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0829?
CVE-2002-0829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the Berkeley Fast File System (FFS) in FreeBSD 4.6.1 RELEASE-p4 and earlier allows local users to access arbitrary file contents within FFS to gain privileges by creating a file th...
How severe is CVE-2002-0829?
CVE-2002-0829 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.