Vulnerability identifier: #VU82982
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
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 escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the copy_file_range system call in Capsicum checks only for CAP_READ and CAP_WRITE capabilities on the input and output file descriptors. A local user can read and write data to an arbitrary location within the file corresponding to that file descriptor.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
FreeBSD: 13.2
External links
http://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-23:13.capsicum.asc
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.