Vulnerability Description
Certain weaknesses in the implementation of version 4 of the Kerberos protocol (krb4) in the krb5 distribution, when triple-DES keys are used to key krb4 services, allow an attacker to create krb4 tickets for unauthorized principals using a cut-and-paste attack and "ticket splicing."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos | 4 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104791775804776&w=2
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2003-004-krb4.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-266
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-273
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/442569PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-051.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-052.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-091.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/316960/30/25250/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/317130/30/25250/threaded
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104791775804776&w=2
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2003-004-krb4.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-266
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-273
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0139?
CVE-2003-0139 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Certain weaknesses in the implementation of version 4 of the Kerberos protocol (krb4) in the krb5 distribution, when triple-DES keys are used to key krb4 services, allow an attacker to create krb4 tic...
How severe is CVE-2003-0139?
CVE-2003-0139 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0139?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mit Kerberos.