OpenBSD T_TRCTRAP denial of service
| openbsd-trctrap-dos (3394) |  Low Risk |
Description:
OpenBSD T_TRCTRAP (trace-trap) handling and DDB interaction could allow an attacker to launch a denial of service attack.
Platforms Affected:
- OpenBSD, OpenBSD 2.4
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, as listed in OpenBSD Security Advisory, February 12, 1999. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- OpenBSD Security Advisory, February 12, 1999, i386 trace-trap handling when DDB was configured could cause a system crash. at http://www.openbsd.com/errata24.html#trctrap.
- CVE-2000-0309: The i386 trace-trap handling in OpenBSD 2.4 with DDB enabled allows a local user to cause a denial of service.
- OSVDB ID: 6126: OpenBSD i386 Trace-trap Handling DDB Local DoS
Reported:
Feb 12, 1999
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