Exploit for an input validation error in the Linux compatibility subsystem of the FreeBSD kernel – CVE-2012-4576

Title

Exploit for an input validation error in the Linux compatibility subsystem of the FreeBSD kernel.

IDENTIFIER(S)

CVE-2012-4576

Description

The vulnerability identified by CVE-2012-4576 is the result of an input validation error in the Linux compatibility subsystem of the FreeBSD kernel that leads to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges. It spawns a root shell when executed successfully.

References

CVE-2012-4576
https://github.com/alleleintel/research/tree/master/CVE-2012-4576