Multics contains a flaw that may allow a local user to crash the machine. The issue occurs when a user causes the master mode procedure to enter a location improperly. When the index register zero is out of bounds, the processor registers are saved for debugging and control is transferred to "mxerror". By moving the signaller|0 with a bad value in index register zero, a user could crash the system.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.
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