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CVE-2004-2012

HighPublished

The systrace_exit function in the systrace utility for NetBSD-current and 2.0 before April 16, 2004, and certain FreeBSD ports, does not verify the owner of...

Published: May 10, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 11, 2004

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 56.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The systrace_exit function in the systrace utility for NetBSD-current and 2.0 before April 16, 2004, and certain FreeBSD ports, does not verify the owner of the /dec/systrace connection before setting euid to 0, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

Sources

NetBSD/FreeBSD Port Systrace 1.x - Exit Routine Access Validation Privilege EscalationExploit
Stefan Esser · bsd · May 11, 2004

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