CVE Catalog
CVE-2004-0434
CriticalSummary
k5admind (kadmind) for Heimdal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Kerberos 4 compatibility administration request whose framing length is less than 2, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may remotely gain control over the system, posing a significant security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Heimdal software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
k5admind (kadmind) for Heimdal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Kerberos 4 compatibility administration request whose framing length is less than 2, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.