CVE-2000-0547: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 9, 2000
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Kerberos 4 KDC program allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via the localrealm variable in the processv4 function.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Cygnus Network Security Project Cygnus Network Security
Kerbnet Project Kerbnet
MIT Kerberos<4.0
MIT Kerberos=4.0
MIT Kerberos=4.0-patch10
MIT Kerberos 5>=1.0<=1.0.7
MIT Kerberos 5=1.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.1.1

Event History

Jun 9, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jul 12, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0547?

CVE-2000-0547 has been categorized as having a high severity due to its potential for remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0547?

To fix CVE-2000-0547, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of MIT Kerberos 5 that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0547?

CVE-2000-0547 affects versions of MIT Kerberos 5 up to 4.0 and certain early 5.x versions.

4

Can CVE-2000-0547 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0547 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially cause a denial of service.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2000-0547 on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2000-0547 on affected systems includes the potential crashing of the Kerberos KDC service, resulting in service unavailability.

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