CVE-2002-0036

CVE-2002-0036 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Integer signedness error in MIT Kerberos V5 ASN.1 decoder before krb5 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large unsigned data element length, which is later used as a negative value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0036?
Integer signedness error in MIT Kerberos V5 ASN.1 decoder before krb5 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large unsigned data element length, which is later used as a negative value.
How severe is CVE-2002-0036?
CVE-2002-0036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0036 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0036?
CVE-2002-0036 primarily affects Mit Kerberos 5. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0036?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0036 published?
CVE-2002-0036 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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