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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> FreeBSD Local Security Checks >> FreeBSD : SA-04:02.shmat Vulnerability Assessment Details
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FreeBSD : SA-04:02.shmat |
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Check for the version of the FreeBSD kernel Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is running a version of the FreeBSD kernel which may be contains a programming error in the shmat(2) system call which can let a local attacker to gain read or write access to a portion of the kernel memory which in turn might be used to elevate his rights or gain access to sensitive information. Solution : http://www.vuxml.org/freebsd/f95a9005-88ae-11d8-90d1-0020ed76ef5a.html Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 9586, 9792 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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