CVE-2000-0390
CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)
Details
Published May 16, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Summary
CVE-2000-0390 is a significant vulnerability affecting the Kerberos 5 authentication protocol. In the krb425_conv_principal function, a buffer overflow issue is found. This defect enables remote attackers to exploit the system and ultimately gain root privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to complete takeover of the affected system. The impact of this issue is elevated due to the widespread use of Kerberos for network authentication. This vulnerability necessitates immediate patching to mitigate the risk.
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Affected Products
- Mit Kerberos 5
- MIT Kerberos
Affected Vendors
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology