CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1225: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Oct 21 2002(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in Heimdal before 0.5, possibly in both the (1) kadmind and (2) kdc servers, may allow remote attackers to gain root access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Heimdal=0.3e
Heimdal=0.4a
Heimdal=0.4b
Heimdal=0.4c
Heimdal=0.4d
Heimdal=0.4e

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1225?

    CVE-2002-1225 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain root access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1225?

    To fix CVE-2002-1225, upgrade Heimdal to a version above 0.5 where the buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been addressed.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2002-1225?

    Affected versions in CVE-2002-1225 include Heimdal versions 0.3e through 0.4e.

  • What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2002-1225?

    Systems running vulnerable versions of Heimdal can be exploited under CVE-2002-1225.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2002-1225?

    The implications of CVE-2002-1225 include the potential for full system compromise and unauthorized access, making it critical to address.

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