CVE-2000-0391

Summary

CVE-2000-0391 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the krshd component of Kerberos 5. An attacker can exploit this weakness by sending specially crafted data to a targeted system. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to gain root privileges, compromising the security of the affected system in a significant way. This issue poses a serious risk, as root access enables an attacker to perform various malicious activities, including installing unauthorized software, stealing sensitive information, or modifying system configurations. It is recommended that affected systems be updated to a patch release addressing this vulnerability as soon as possible.

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