CVE-2010-2693: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-2693: FreeBSD 7.1 through 8.1-PRERELEASE does not copy the read-only flag when creating a duplicate mbuf buffer r...

FreeBSD 7.1 through 8.1-PRERELEASE does not copy the read-only flag when creating a duplicate mbuf buffer reference, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system file corruption) and gain privileges via the sendfile system call.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old FreeBSD local privilege escalation and denial-of-service issue. A user with local access could abuse a kernel buffer handling mistake through sendfile, potentially corrupting system files and gaining higher privileges. It matters mainly for legacy FreeBSD systems still running affected releases. Exposure is likely limited to legacy FreeBSD hosts running 7.1 through 8.1-PRERELEASE with untrusted or lower-privileged local user access. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Treat as high priority only where affected legacy FreeBSD systems still exist. The business risk is local compromise and system file corruption, not broad remote exposure based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for FreeBSD 7.1 through 8.1-PRERELEASE.; Review FreeBSD-SA-10:07 for the vendor-supported update or patch path.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy FreeBSD hosts..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 13, 2010, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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