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CVE-2001-1180

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.60%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2001-07-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2001-1180
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.60%

Original NVD Description

FreeBSD 4.3 does not properly clear shared signal handlers when executing a process, which allows local users to gain privileges by calling rfork with a shared signal handler, having the child process execute a setuid program, and sending a signal to the child.