First published: Tue May 16 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in krb425_conv_principal function in Kerberos 5 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Cygnus Network Security | =4.0 | |
Kerbnet | =5.0 | |
Kerberos | =4.0 | |
Kerberos | =1.0 | |
Kerberos | =1.1.1 | |
Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
Red Hat Linux | =6.2 |
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CVE-2000-0390 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain root privileges.
To fix CVE-2000-0390, users should update to the latest version of the affected software as specified by their vendor.
CVE-2000-0390 affects several versions of Kerberos 5, Cygnus Network Security, and Red Hat Linux 6.2.
Yes, CVE-2000-0390 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges.
Yes, patches are available from the respective vendors for the software affected by CVE-2000-0390.