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CVE-2003-0059

First published: Wed Feb 19 2003(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in the chk_trans.c of the libkrb5 library for MIT Kerberos V5 before 1.2.5 allows users from one realm to impersonate users in other realms that have the same inter-realm keys.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0059?

    CVE-2003-0059 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for user impersonation across realms.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0059?

    To fix CVE-2003-0059, upgrade to MIT Kerberos V5 version 1.2.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0059?

    CVE-2003-0059 affects MIT Kerberos V5 versions 1.2.1 and 1.2.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0059?

    CVE-2003-0059 is an impersonation vulnerability that allows user impersonation between realms.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2003-0059?

    There are no widely reported exploits specifically for CVE-2003-0059, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk.

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