CVE-2000-0548: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 9, 2000
·
Updated

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

Affected Software

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

Event History

Jun 9, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Oct 13, 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-2000-0548?

CVE-2000-0548 is a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0548?

To fix CVE-2000-0548, update to a patched version of the MIT Kerberos software that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2000-0548?

CVE-2000-0548 affects various versions of MIT Kerberos 4 and 5, specifically those below version 1.1.2.

4

Can CVE-2000-0548 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0548 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting the Kerberos 4 KDC program.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2000-0548?

Exploiting CVE-2000-0548 can lead to a denial of service, disrupting authentication services across a network.

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