CVE-2004-0523
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier...
CVE-2004-0523 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Mit Kerberos, published June 3, 2004. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 11.7%, the 96th percentile. Fixed in krb5 1.3.3-2.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 11.7%EPSS, 96th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.3.3-2krb5 +27 more
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
krb5Debian:12 | before 1.3.3-2 | 1.3.3-2 |
krb5Debian:13 | before 1.3.3-2 | 1.3.3-2 |
krb5Debian:14 | before 1.3.3-2 | 1.3.3-2 |
krb5Debian:3.0 | before 1.2.4-5woody5 | 1.2.4-5woody5 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws | before 0:1.2.7-24 | 0:1.2.7-24 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
- Record
CVE-2004-0523- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
- Record
CVE-2004-0523- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0522No score
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
- Record
EUVD-2004-0522- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-gmh3-2x3j-5mm2No score
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier...
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
- Record
GHSA-gmh3-2x3j-5mm2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
- Record
CVE-2004-0523- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2004-0523No score
Multiple buffer overflows in krb5_aname_to_localname for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0523- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes?id=a&anuncio=000860
lwn.net/Articles/88206
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-236.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A991
debian.org/security/2004/dsa-520
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marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=108612325909496&w=2
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/686862
gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200406-21.xml
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16268
mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:056
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101512-1
securityfocus.com/bid/10448
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0523
github.com/advisories/GHSA-gmh3-2x3j-5mm2
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2004-0523
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:236
web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2004-001-an_to_ln.txt
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=125001
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2004/rhsa-2004_236.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-0523