CVE-2001-0034
7.2 · HIGHKTH Kerberos IV allows local users to specify an alternate proxy using the krb4_proxy variable, which allows the user to generate false proxy responses and possibly gain privileges.
Overview
CVE-2001-0034 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kth kth_kerberos. It was published on February 16, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
KTH Kerberos IV allows local users to specify an alternate proxy using the krb4_proxy variable, which allows the user to generate false proxy responses and possibly gain privileges.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kth. Update kth_kerberos to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| kth | kth_kerberos | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2001-0034?
CVE-2001-0034 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kth kth_kerberos. It was published on February 16, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2001-0034?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0034?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kth. Update kth_kerberos to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0034?
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