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
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536321/100/0/threaded | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76485 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033376 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64.asc | Vendor Advisory | 
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536321/100/0/threaded | |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76485 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033376 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64.asc | Vendor Advisory | 
Configurations
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History
                    21 Nov 2024, 02:33
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536321/100/0/threaded - | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76485 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033376 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64.asc - Vendor Advisory | 
Information
                Published : 2017-10-10 16:29
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2015-5675
Mitre link : CVE-2015-5675
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-5675
JSON object : View
Products Affected
                freebsd
- freebsd
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-264
                        
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