CVE-2000-0391

Summary

CVE-2000-0391 is a significant vulnerability affecting the Kerberos 5 software, specifically the krshd component. This issue allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow flaw, leading to potential gaining of root privileges. The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized system access and serious security consequences. It's essential for organizations using Kerberos 5 to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate this risk. The successful exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability grants an attacker elevated system access, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.

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