CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0060

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2003-0060 describes format string vulnerabilities in the logging routines for MIT Kerberos V5 KDC before version 1.2.5. This allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in Kerberos principal names.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to remote attacks that can lead to service outages and unauthorized code execution, posing a serious security threat to systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to Kerberos V5 KDC version 1.2.5 or later to eliminate these vulnerabilities and minimize the risk of attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerabilities in the logging routines for MIT Kerberos V5 Key Distribution Center (KDC) before 1.2.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in Kerberos principal names.

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