Vulnerability Description
The setitimer(2) system call in OpenBSD 2.0 through 3.1 does not properly check certain arguments, which allows local users to write to kernel memory and possibly gain root privileges, possibly via an integer signedness error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 2.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.0/common/032_kerntime.patchPatch
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10278.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/plus32.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5861PatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.0/common/032_kerntime.patchPatch
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10278.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openbsd.org/plus32.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5861PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2180?
CVE-2002-2180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The setitimer(2) system call in OpenBSD 2.0 through 3.1 does not properly check certain arguments, which allows local users to write to kernel memory and possibly gain root privileges, possibly via an...
How severe is CVE-2002-2180?
CVE-2002-2180 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openbsd.