SUSE Linux PowerSave Daemon Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability
BID:15042
Info
SUSE Linux PowerSave Daemon Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 15042 |
| Class: | Configuration Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Oct 07 2005 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Oct 07 2005 12:00AM |
| Credit: | This issue was disclosed by the vendor. |
| Vulnerable: |
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0 OSS S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0 S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.0 OSS S.u.S.E. beagle 10.0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
SUSE Linux PowerSave Daemon Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability
SUSE Linux powersave daemon is susceptible to a local denial of service vulnerability. This issue is due to a flaw in the installed permissions of the daemon.
Local attackers may exploit this issue to control the power management daemon, to suspend the computer, denying service to legitimate users. Other attacks may also be possible.
SUSE Linux powersave daemon is susceptible to a local denial of service vulnerability. This issue is due to a flaw in the installed permissions of the daemon.
Local attackers may exploit this issue to control the power management daemon, to suspend the computer, denying service to legitimate users. Other attacks may also be possible.
Exploit / POC
SUSE Linux PowerSave Daemon Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability
An exploit is not required.
An exploit is not required.
Solution / Fix
SUSE Linux PowerSave Daemon Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Solution:
SUSE has released Security Summary Report SUSE-SR:2005:022 with fixes addressing this and other issues. Please see the referenced advisory for further information.
Solution:
SUSE has released Security Summary Report SUSE-SR:2005:022 with fixes addressing this and other issues. Please see the referenced advisory for further information.
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SUSE Linux PowerSave Daemon Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability
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