CVE-2007-0085: Medium severity OpenBSD OpenBSD vulnerability

Published Jan 5, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in sys/dev/pci/vgapci.c in the VGA graphics driver for wscons in OpenBSD 3.9 and 4.0, when the kernel is compiled with the PCIAGP option and a non-AGP device is being used, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, possibly related to agpioctl NULL pointer reference.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.9
OpenBSD OpenBSD=4.0

Event History

Jan 5, 2007
CVE Published
11:28 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:28 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0085?

The severity of CVE-2007-0085 is considered high due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0085?

To fix CVE-2007-0085, users should upgrade to the latest version of OpenBSD that does not compile the kernel with the PCIAGP option when using a non-AGP device.

3

Which versions of OpenBSD are affected by CVE-2007-0085?

CVE-2007-0085 affects OpenBSD versions 3.9 and 4.0 when the kernel is compiled with the PCIAGP option.

4

What kind of devices are involved in CVE-2007-0085?

CVE-2007-0085 is related to the inclusion of non-AGP devices in a system where the VGA graphics driver is improperly handling them.

5

Can CVE-2007-0085 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2007-0085 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.

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