MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2000-0546

Buffer overflow in Kerberos 4 KDC program allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via the lastrealm variable in the set_tgtkey function.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in Kerberos 4 KDC program allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via the lastrealm variable in the set_tgtkey function.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Cygnus Network Security ProjectCygnus Network Security-
Kerbnet ProjectKerbnet-
MitKerberos< 4.0
MitKerberos 5>= 1.0, <= 1.0.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0546?

CVE-2000-0546 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in Kerberos 4 KDC program allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via the lastrealm variable in the set_tgtkey function.

How severe is CVE-2000-0546?

CVE-2000-0546 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0546?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cygnus Network Security Project Cygnus Network Security, Kerbnet Project Kerbnet, Mit Kerberos, Mit Kerberos 5.