CVE-2000-0514: Critical severity MIT Kerberos 5 vulnerability
Published Jun 14, 2000
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
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.