Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Kerberos 4 KDC program allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via the e_msg variable in the kerb_err_reply function.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cygnus Network Security Project | Cygnus Network Security | - |
| Kerbnet Project | Kerbnet | - |
| Mit | Kerberos | < 4.0 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | >= 1.0, <= 1.0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0064.htmlBroken Link
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/k-051.shtmlBroken Link
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/krb4kdc.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-11.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/4875Broken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-031.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0064.htmlBroken Link
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/k-051.shtmlBroken Link
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/krb4kdc.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-11.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/4875Broken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-031.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0548?
CVE-2000-0548 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 e_msg variable in the kerb_err_reply function.
How severe is CVE-2000-0548?
CVE-2000-0548 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-2000-0548?
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.