Vulnerability Description
NetBSD 1.4.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service by repeatedly running certain system calls in the kernel which do not yield the CPU, aka "cpu-hog".
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4.1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2000-005.txt.a
- http://www.osvdb.org/1365
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1272
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2000-005.txt.a
- http://www.osvdb.org/1365
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1272
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0456?
CVE-2000-0456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). NetBSD 1.4.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service by repeatedly running certain system calls in the kernel which do not yield the CPU, aka "cpu-hog".
How severe is CVE-2000-0456?
CVE-2000-0456 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netbsd Netbsd.