OSVDB ID: 655

Title: BSD ptrace() Malformed PID Local DoS

Info

Disclosure

Feb 25, 1987

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

BSD contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when a malicious user calls the ptrace function with a negative process ID number, and will result in loss of availability for the platform.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Availability
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

BSDI

BSD

4.2

References

Credit

  • Matra Datasysteme -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/655