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CVE-2002-1225

10.0 · HIGH

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.

Published Oct 28, 2002kthEPSS 4.55%

Overview

CVE-2002-1225 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kth heimdal. It was published on October 28, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kth. Update heimdal 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1225?

CVE-2002-1225 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kth heimdal. It was published on October 28, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1225?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1225?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kth. Update heimdal 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.

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