6126 : OpenBSD i386 Trace-trap Handling DDB Local DoS
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Disclosure

Feb 12, 1999

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Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

OpenBSD contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered due to the trace-trap handling with DDB enabled, and could allow a malicious user to cause a system crash. No further details have been provided.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, OpenBSD has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

OpenBSD

OpenBSD

2.4

References

ISS X-Force ID: 3394
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.openbsd.com/errata24.html#trctrap
CVE ID: 2000-0309 (see also: NVD)
Vendor Specific Solution URL: ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/2.4/i386/trctrap.patch

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