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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-1999-1296

Buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries as used in Kerberos V allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be specified via the...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries as used in Kerberos V allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be specified via the KRB_CONF environmental variable.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MitKerberos 51.5.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1296?

CVE-1999-1296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries as used in Kerberos V allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be specified via the...

How severe is CVE-1999-1296?

CVE-1999-1296 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1296?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mit Kerberos 5.