Vulnerability Description
The undocumented semconfig system call in BSD freezes the state of semaphores, which allows local users to cause a denial of service of the semaphore system by using the semconfig call.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 1.1.5.1 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4.1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:19.semconfig.asc
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2000-004.txt.a
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata26.html#semconfig
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1270
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:19.semconfig.asc
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2000-004.txt.a
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata26.html#semconfig
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1270
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0461?
CVE-2000-0461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The undocumented semconfig system call in BSD freezes the state of semaphores, which allows local users to cause a denial of service of the semaphore system by using the semconfig call.
How severe is CVE-2000-0461?
CVE-2000-0461 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-2000-0461?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd, Netbsd Netbsd.