VDB-15297 · CVE-2000-0157 · BID 992

NetBSD 1.4.1 on VAX Debugging Mode ptrace privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in NetBSD 1.4.1 on VAX. The impacted element is the function ptrace of the component Debugging Mode. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2000-0157. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NetBSD 1.4.1 on VAX (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function ptrace of the component Debugging Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

NetBSD ptrace call on VAX allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the PSL contents in the debugging process.

The weakness was disclosed 02/01/2000 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is shared at ftp.NetBSD.ORG. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0157. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 992†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/23/2014 +5256 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.NetBSD.ORG
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0157 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0157
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15297
SecurityFocus: 992 - NetBSD ptrace(2) Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 17:04
Updated: 04/20/2026 20:41
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:04 (52), 05/23/2018 10:58 (1), 04/20/2026 20:41 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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