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CVE-2000-0389

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in krb_rd_req function in Kerberos 4 and 5 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Published: Jul 12, 2000
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 8, 2000

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

16.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in krb_rd_req function in Kerberos 4 and 5 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Sources

Cygnus Network Security 4.0/KerbNet 5.0 / MIT Kerberos 4/5 / RedHat 6.2 - Compatibility 'krb_rd_req()' Remote Buffer Overflow (1)Exploit
duke · bsd · May 16, 2000
Cygnus Network Security 4.0/KerbNet 5.0 / MIT Kerberos 4/5 / RedHat 6.2 - Compatibility 'krb_rd_req()' Local Buffer Overflow (2)Exploit
Jim Paris · linux · May 26, 2000
Cygnus Network Security 4.0/KerbNet 5.0 / MIT Kerberos 4/5 / RedHat 6.2 - Compatibility 'krb_rd_req()' Remote Buffer Overflow (3)

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Exploit

Jim Paris · linux · Apr 8, 2000