CVE-2002-1225: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
6 affected components
KTH Heimdal=0.4d
KTH Heimdal=0.4a
KTH Heimdal=0.4b
KTH Heimdal=0.3e
KTH Heimdal=0.4e
KTH Heimdal=0.4c
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 21, 2002
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-2002-1225?
CVE-2002-1225 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain root access.
2
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.
3
What are the affected versions in CVE-2002-1225?
Affected versions in CVE-2002-1225 include Heimdal versions 0.3e through 0.4e.
4
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2002-1225?
Systems running vulnerable versions of Heimdal can be exploited under CVE-2002-1225.
5
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.