CVE-2000-0392 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in ksu to gain root privileges on systems using Kerberos 5.
- 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-2000-0392?
CVE-2000-0392 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5, published on 12 Jul 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ksu in Kerberos 5 allows local users to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0392?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Cygnus Cygnus Network Security, Cygnus Kerbnet, Mit Kerberos, Mit Kerberos 5, Redhat Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0392?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0392 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-2000-0392 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0392 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mit Kerberos 5
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9jwp-q2wm-62wh.