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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2003-0060

First published: Sat Feb 01 2003(Updated: )

Format string vulnerabilities in the logging routines for MIT Kerberos V5 Key Distribution Center (KDC) before 1.2.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in Kerberos principal names.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.2
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.3
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0060?

    CVE-2003-0060 has a medium severity level due to the potential for remote denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0060?

    To address CVE-2003-0060, upgrade MIT Kerberos V5 to version 1.2.5 or later.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2003-0060?

    CVE-2003-0060 affects MIT Kerberos versions 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, and 1.2.4.

  • Can CVE-2003-0060 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0060 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted Kerberos principal names.

  • What impact does CVE-2003-0060 have on systems?

    CVE-2003-0060 can cause a denial of service, resulting in crashes, and may allow for arbitrary code execution.

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