CVE-2004-0523
UnknownEPSS 11.67%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0523 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.. EPSS estimates a 11.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos | 1.0 |
| Mit | Kerberos | 1.0.8 |
| Mit | Kerberos | 1.2.2.beta1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.0 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.0.6 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.1.1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.2 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.2.1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.2.2 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.2.3 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.2.4 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.2.5 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.2.6 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.2.7 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.3 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.3.3 |
| Sgi | Propack | 2.4 |
| Sgi | Propack | 3.0 |
| Sun | Seam | 1.0 |
| Sun | Seam | 1.0.1 |
| Sun | Seam | 1.0.2 |
| Tinysofa | Tinysofa Enterprise Server | 1.0 |
| Tinysofa | Tinysofa Enterprise Server | 1.0_u1 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8.0 |
| Sun | Solaris | 9.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-520Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/686862Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-520Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/686862Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0523?
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
How severe is CVE-2004-0523?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0523 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0523?
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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