CVE-2000-0514: Critical severity MIT Kerberos 5 vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2000
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Updated

GSSFTP FTP daemon in Kerberos 5 1.1.x does not properly restrict access to some FTP commands, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and local users to gain root privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
MIT Kerberos 5=1.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.1.1

Event History

Jun 14, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0514?

CVE-2000-0514 has a high severity due to its potential for causing denial of service and allowing local users to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0514?

To fix CVE-2000-0514, it is recommended to update to a patched version of MIT Kerberos 5 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2000-0514?

CVE-2000-0514 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.1 and 1.1.1.

4

Can CVE-2000-0514 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0514 can be exploited remotely to cause a denial of service.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2000-0514?

Exploiting CVE-2000-0514 can lead to denial of service for the FTP daemon and unauthorized root access for local users.

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