Vulnerability Description
ktrace in BSD-based operating systems allows the owner of a process with special privileges to trace the process after its privileges have been lowered, which may allow the owner to obtain sensitive information that the process obtained while it was running with the extra privileges.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.2 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102650797504351&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9474.php
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata.html#ktrace
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5133
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102650797504351&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9474.php
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata.html#ktrace
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5133
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0701?
CVE-2002-0701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). ktrace in BSD-based operating systems allows the owner of a process with special privileges to trace the process after its privileges have been lowered, which may allow the owner to obtain sensitive i...
How severe is CVE-2002-0701?
CVE-2002-0701 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-2002-0701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd, Openbsd Openbsd.