CVE-1999-1296 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can gain root privileges via a buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries triggered by a malicious configuration file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1296?
CVE-1999-1296 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5, published on 12 Sep 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries as used in Kerberos V allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be specified via the KRB_CONF environmental variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1296?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mit Kerberos 5.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1296?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-1296 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1296 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mit Kerberos 5
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crq7-q2h2-v5r9.