## Description

Buffer overflow in Kerberos IV compatibility libraries as used in Kerberos V allows local users to gain root privileges via a long line in a kerberos configuration file, which can be specified via the KRB_CONF environmental variable.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
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## Affected Products

### mit - kerberos_5

Affected Versions:

- 1.5.2

## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420878&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602167420878&w=2

Neural Processor Active