CVE-2003-0060: High severity mit kerberos 5 vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2003
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.2
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.3
MIT Kerberos 5=1.2.4

Event History

Feb 1, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Feb 19, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0060?

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

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2003-0060 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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