CVE-2002-1225 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit buffer overflows in Heimdal Kerberos servers to execute arbitrary code and gain root privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-1225?
CVE-2002-1225 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Oct 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Heimdal before 0.5, possibly in both the (1) kadmind and (2) kdc servers, may allow remote attackers to gain root access.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1225?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kth Heimdal.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1225?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-1225 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1225 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-1225, GHSA-7gh5-g6w7-v7hq.