Vulnerability identifier: #VU24720

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15875

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FreeBSD
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: FreeBSD Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the kernel creates a core dump and stores in it up to 20 bytes of kernel data, previously stored on the stack of the crashing process. A local user with ability to crash process can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeBSD: 11.0 - 12.1

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External links
http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-20:03.thrmisc.asc

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.