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CVE-2004-0523: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 03 2004(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kerberos=1.2.2.beta1
Kerberos=1.0
SGI ProPack=3.0
sun seam=1.0
tinysofa enterprise server=1.0
sun seam=1.0.1
Kerberos=1.0.8
sun seam=1.0.2
SGI ProPack=2.4
tinysofa enterprise server=1.0_u1
Kerberos=1.1
Kerberos=1.2
Kerberos=1.2.1
Kerberos=1.2.2
Kerberos=1.2.3
Kerberos=1.2.4
Kerberos=1.2.5
Kerberos=1.2.6
Kerberos=1.2.7
Kerberos=1.3-alpha1
Kerberos=1.3
Kerberos=1.3.3
Kerberos=1.0
Kerberos=1.0.6
Kerberos=1.1.1
Kerberos=1.2-beta1
Kerberos=1.2-beta2
Sun SunOS=5.8
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=8.0

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-520

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0523?

    CVE-2004-0523 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0523?

    To fix CVE-2004-0523, you should update MIT Kerberos 5 to version 1.3.4 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0523?

    CVE-2004-0523 primarily affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.3.3 and earlier, along with certain versions of SGI ProPack and Sun Seam.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0523?

    CVE-2004-0523 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Are there known exploits for CVE-2004-0523?

    Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2004-0523 that leverage the buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code.

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