Description
The sys_amd64 IRET Handler in the kernel in FreeBSD 9.3 and 10.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel panic).
References
- 76485 vdb-entry
- FreeBSD-SA-15:21 vendor-advisory
- 1033376 vdb-entry
- 20150825 FreeBSD Security Advisory FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64 mailing-list
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html