CVE-2026-101304
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Jail Escape via fdescfs nodup Option in FreeBSD

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: FreeBSD

Description
When fdescfs(4) was mounted in a jail with the "nodup" option, opening /dev/fd/N returned a descriptor that did not inherit FD_RESOLVE_BENEATH or the Capsicum capability rights of descriptor N. A process in a jail that has received a directory file descriptor from another jail can use these techniques to escape the jail's filesystem root restriction.

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Published
2026-10-15
Last Modified
2026-10-15
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-101304
EUVD
EUVD-2026-101865

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
FreeBSD FreeBSD 15.1-RELEASE
FreeBSD FreeBSD 15.0-RELEASE
FreeBSD FreeBSD 14.5-RELEASE
FreeBSD FreeBSD 14.4-RELEASE

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CWE-273 The product attempts to drop privileges but does not check or incorrectly checks to see if the drop succeeded.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves FreeBSD's jail system, which restricts processes to a limited filesystem view. When fdescfs(4) is mounted in a jail with the 'nodup' option, opening /dev/fd/N returns a descriptor that does not inherit FD_RESOLVE_BENEATH or Capsicum capability rights of descriptor N. This allows a process in a jail to escape the filesystem root restriction by receiving a directory file descriptor from another jail.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking if fdescfs is mounted with the 'nodup' option in a jail environment. Inspect mounted filesystems with 'mount | grep fdescfs' and verify jail configurations for descriptor passing. No direct commands detect exploitation but confirm if the vulnerable setup exists.

Impact Analysis

If you use FreeBSD jails with fdescfs mounted using the 'nodup' option, a malicious process inside a jail could escape its restricted filesystem view. This could allow unauthorized access to files outside the jail, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise. Only systems passing directory descriptors into jails are at risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements like GDPR or HIPAA. If an attacker escapes a jail and accesses restricted data, it may result in data breaches, non-compliance with data protection regulations, and potential legal penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade FreeBSD using pkg, freebsd-update, or source patches to apply fixes for CVE-2026-101304. Reboot the system after patching. Avoid passing directory descriptors into jails if not required. Monitor FreeBSD security advisories for additional updates.

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