CVE-2000-0390

Summary

CVE-2000-0390 is a significant vulnerability affecting the Kerberos 5 authentication system. The issue lies within the krb425_conv_principal function, where a buffer overflow can be exploited remotely. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain root privileges, posing a severe risk to affected systems. The buffer overflow occurs due to insufficient input validation, making it an avoidable security weakness. This vulnerability underscores the importance of regularly updating and patching critical infrastructure components.

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