CVE-2004-0602: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0602: The binary compatibility mode for FreeBSD 4.x and 5.x does not properly handle certain Linux system calls,...

The binary compatibility mode for FreeBSD 4.x and 5.x does not properly handle certain Linux system calls, which could allow local users to access kernel memory to gain privileges or cause a system panic.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-0602 is an old FreeBSD issue in Linux binary compatibility mode. A local user could trigger mishandled Linux system calls to read kernel memory, gain higher privileges, or crash the system. The business risk is mainly for legacy FreeBSD 4.x or 5.x hosts still running this compatibility feature. Exposure appears limited to FreeBSD 4.x and 5.x systems with Linux binary compatibility enabled. Modern systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat any surviving legacy FreeBSD 4.x/5.x host as requiring review. Prioritize if the organization still operates FreeBSD 4.x or 5.x, especially multi-user systems. If no such legacy systems exist, urgency is low. The key task is confirming absence or remediation of obsolete FreeBSD deployments. Mitigation focus: Identify any FreeBSD 4.x or 5.x systems in production or labs.; Check whether Linux binary compatibility mode is enabled on those hosts.; Review and apply guidance from FreeBSD-SA-04:13..

Prepared: Jul 12, 2026, 00:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 8, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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freebsd-binary-information-disclosure(16558)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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