CVE-2000-0389: cygnus cygnus_network_security
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2000-0389 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in cygnus cygnus_network_security. EPSS estimates a 16.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 12-07-2000PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Buffer overflow in krb_rd_req function in Kerberos 4 and 5 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
16.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
97%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 16.50% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
3 foundCygnus Network Security 4.0/KerbNet 5.0 / MIT Kerberos 4/5 / RedHat 6.2 - Compatibility 'krb_rd_req()' Remote Buffer Overflow (1)
Maturity: weaponized
Cygnus Network Security 4.0/KerbNet 5.0 / MIT Kerberos 4/5 / RedHat 6.2 - Compatibility 'krb_rd_req()' Local Buffer Overflow (2)
Maturity: weaponized
Cygnus Network Security 4.0/KerbNet 5.0 / MIT Kerberos 4/5 / RedHat 6.2 - Compatibility 'krb_rd_req()' Remote Buffer Overflow (3)
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
3 vendors · 5 products