First published: Tue Feb 01 2000(Updated: )
NetBSD ptrace call on VAX allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PSL contents in the debugging process.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
NetBSD NetBSD | =1.4.1 | |
=1.4.1 |
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CVE-2000-0157 is considered a high-severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
To fix CVE-2000-0157, you should upgrade to a patched version of NetBSD that addresses this privilege escalation issue.
CVE-2000-0157 affects local users on NetBSD 1.4.1 running on VAX architecture.
To mitigate CVE-2000-0157, restrict local user access and apply any available patches for NetBSD.
CVE-2000-0157 was disclosed in the year 2000.