CVE-2001-0734
First published: Fri Oct 12 2001(Updated: )
Hitachi Super-H architecture in NetBSD 1.5 and 1.4.1 allows a local user to gain privileges via modified Status Register contents, which are not properly handled by (1) the sigreturn system call or (2) the process_write_regs kernel routine.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NetBSD NetBSD | =1.5 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =1.4.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.4.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0734?
CVE-2001-0734 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0734?
To fix CVE-2001-0734, update to a patched version of NetBSD that addresses this vulnerability.
Who are the affected users of CVE-2001-0734?
Local users on systems running NetBSD versions 1.4.1 and 1.5 are affected by CVE-2001-0734.
What causes CVE-2001-0734?
CVE-2001-0734 is caused by improper handling of modified Status Register contents during specific system calls.
Is CVE-2001-0734 specific to any architecture?
Yes, CVE-2001-0734 specifically affects the Hitachi Super-H architecture in the identified versions of NetBSD.
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