CVE-2008-3890
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Summary
The kernel in FreeBSD 6.3 through 7.0 on amd64 platforms can make an extra swapgs call after a General Protection Fault (GPF), which allows local users to gain privileges by triggering a GPF during the kernel's return from (1) an interrupt, (2) a trap, or (3) a system call.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31743
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:07.amd64.asc
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020815
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44905
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31003
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31743
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:07.amd64.asc
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020815
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44905
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31003
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