CVE-2000-0514 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service, while local users can gain root privileges due to improper command restrictions in the GSSFTP daemon.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0514?

CVE-2000-0514 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5, published on 13 Oct 2000. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GSSFTP FTP daemon in Kerberos 5 1.1.x does not properly restrict access to some FTP commands, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and local users to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0514?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mit Kerberos 5.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0514?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2000-0514 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0514 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mit Kerberos 5 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-78jm-gvg2-2jfx.