CVE-2004-0114: Medium severity OpenBSD OpenBSD vulnerability
The shmat system call in the System V Shared Memory interface for FreeBSD 5.2 and earlier, NetBSD 1.3 and earlier, and OpenBSD 2.6 and earlier, does not properly decrement a shared memory segment's reference count when the vmmapfind function fails, which could allow local users to gain read or write access to a portion of kernel memory and gain privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0114?
CVE-2004-0114 is classified as having a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to shared memory segments.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0114?
To address CVE-2004-0114, consider upgrading to a patched version of FreeBSD, OpenBSD, or NetBSD that resolves the issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0114?
CVE-2004-0114 affects FreeBSD versions up to 5.2, NetBSD versions up to 1.3, and OpenBSD versions up to 2.6.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-0114?
The impact of CVE-2004-0114 includes a potential escalation of privileges, allowing local users to read or write to restricted shared memory segments.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0114?
While the best solution is upgrading to fixed versions, restricting access permissions for shared memory segments can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2004-0114.