CVE-2017-1000372
CriticalSummary
A flaw exists in OpenBSD's implementation of the stack guard page that allows attackers to bypass it resulting in arbitrary code execution using setuid binaries such as /usr/bin/at. This affects OpenBSD 6.1 and possibly earlier versions.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system and execution of malicious code, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest version of OpenBSD and monitor systems for unauthorized changes to setuid files.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A flaw exists in OpenBSD's implementation of the stack guard page that allows attackers to bypass it resulting in arbitrary code execution using setuid binaries such as /usr/bin/at. This affects OpenBSD 6.1 and possibly earlier versions.

