CVE-2000-0461: The undocumented semconfig system call in BSD freezes the state of semaphores, which allows local users to cause a denia

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:31:03.320Z

Summary

The undocumented semconfig system call in BSD freezes the state of semaphores, which allows local users to cause a denial of service of the semaphore system by using the semconfig call.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:31:03.320Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References