CVE-2003-0060

Name: CVE-2003-0060
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-02-19T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0060 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.56%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mit	Kerberos 5	1.2.1
Mit	Kerberos 5	1.2.2
Mit	Kerberos 5	1.2.3
Mit	Kerberos 5	1.2.4

References

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000639
http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2003-001-multiple.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/787523Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/4879
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6712Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11189
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000639
http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2003-001-multiple.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/787523Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/4879
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6712Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11189

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0060?

How severe is CVE-2003-0060?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0060 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0060?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST