CVE-2000-0157

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 1, 2000

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0157 is a vulnerability affecting the NetBSD operating system on VAX architecture. It allows local users to manipulate the Process Status Register (PSL) during the ptrace debugging process, thereby gaining elevated privileges. This issue could potentially enable unauthorized access and system manipulation. The NetBSD team released a patch to address this vulnerability, mitigating the risk to affected systems. It is crucial for system administrators to apply the update promptly to safeguard their networks.

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NetBSD

Affected Vendors

Netbsd

Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations

https://app.recordedfuture.com/live/sc/entity/NWlYn_
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2000-0157
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-0157

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