CVE-1999-1321 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in the SSH client when Kerberos is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1321?
CVE-1999-1321 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ssh 1.2.26 client with Kerberos V enabled could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a long DNS hostname that is not properly handled during TGT ticket passing.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1321?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mit Kerberos.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1321?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1321 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-1999-1321 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1321 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4vqr-h3fp-wv83.