CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0033

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

KTH Kerberos IV allows local users to change the configuration of a Kerberos server running at an elevated privilege by specifying an alternate directory using the KRBCONFDIR environmental variable, which allows the user to gain additional privileges.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized changes in the Kerberos server configuration, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the KRBCONFDIR environmental variable and to monitor the Kerberos server configuration to prevent unauthorized changes.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

KTH Kerberos IV allows local users to change the configuration of a Kerberos server running at an elevated privilege by specifying an alternate directory using with the KRBCONFDIR environmental variable, which allows the user to gain additional privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS