CVE-2011-4062: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-4062: Buffer overflow in the kernel in FreeBSD 7.3 through 9.0-RC1 allows local users to cause a denial of servic...

Buffer overflow in the kernel in FreeBSD 7.3 through 9.0-RC1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) or possibly gain privileges via a bind system call with a long pathname for a UNIX socket.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 23:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2011-4062 is a FreeBSD kernel flaw where a local user could crash the system, and possibly gain higher privileges, by triggering a buffer overflow through a UNIX socket bind operation with an overly long pathname. Exposure is mainly legacy FreeBSD systems in the 7.3 through 9.0-RC1 range, especially shared, shell-access, hosting, appliance, or lab systems where untrusted local users can execute code. Prioritize remediation where affected legacy FreeBSD systems support production, hosting, or multiple users. Single-purpose isolated systems are lower urgency but should still be patched or retired because kernel crashes affect availability. Mitigation focus: Apply the FreeBSD SA-11:05 vendor patch or relevant security update.; Retire or isolate FreeBSD 7.3 through 9.0-RC1 systems.; Restrict local shell access to trusted administrators only..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 18, 2011, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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