CVE-2002-0701
First published: Tue Jul 23 2002(Updated: )
ktrace in BSD-based operating systems allows the owner of a process with special privileges to trace the process after its privileges have been lowered, which may allow the owner to obtain sensitive information that the process obtained while it was running with the extra privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.2-stable | |
| OpenBSD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0701?
CVE-2002-0701 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0701?
To fix CVE-2002-0701, ensure that you are running an updated version of FreeBSD or OpenBSD where this vulnerability has been mitigated.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0701?
CVE-2002-0701 affects users of FreeBSD versions 6.2-stable and certain versions of OpenBSD who have processes with special privileges.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-0701?
The potential impacts of CVE-2002-0701 include leaking sensitive information obtained by a process while it had elevated privileges.
Is CVE-2002-0701 still a concern today?
While CVE-2002-0701 is an older vulnerability, it can still be a concern for systems running affected versions of BSD if not properly patched.
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