CVE-2000-0389 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Kerberos to gain root privileges on affected systems.
- 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-2000-0389?
CVE-2000-0389 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5, published on 12 Jul 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in krb_rd_req function in Kerberos 4 and 5 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0389?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Cygnus Cygnus Network Security, Cygnus Kerbnet, Mit Kerberos, Mit Kerberos 5, Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0389?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0389 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-2000-0389 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0389 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Mit Kerberos 5
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jvw-4fhr-v7mv.