655 : BSD ptrace() Malformed PID Local DoS
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1987-02-25

Description

BSD contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when a malicious user calls the ptrace function with a negative process ID number, and will result in loss of availability for the platform.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Availability
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

BSDI

BSD

4.2

References

Mail List Post: http://securitydigest.org/unix/archive/026

Credit

Matra Datasysteme -

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