CVE-2000-0392

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published May 16, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0392 is a significant vulnerability affecting the Kerberos 5 software. This issue involves a buffer overflow in the ksu component, which enables local users to manipulate the function call stack and execute malicious code with root privileges. The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to serious system compromise, making it a critical security concern for organizations using Kerberos 5. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to apply the available patches or upgrades as soon as possible.

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Affected Products

  • Mit Kerberos 5
  • MIT Kerberos

Affected Vendors

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology