CVE-2024-6760

Aug. 12, 2024, 1:41 p.m.

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Description

A logic bug in the code which disables kernel tracing for setuid programs meant that tracing was not disabled when it should have, allowing unprivileged users to trace and inspect the behavior of setuid programs. The bug may be used by an unprivileged user to read the contents of files to which they would not otherwise have access, such as the local password database.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
FreeBSD

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

References

https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-24:06.ktrace.asc

Tags

2024-08-12
secteam@freebsd.org
CVE-2024-6760

Timeline

Published: Aug. 12, 2024, 1:38 p.m.
Last Modified: Aug. 12, 2024, 1:41 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

secteam@freebsd.org

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