CVE-2011-0043

What it is

Kerberos in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 supports weak hashing algorithms, which allows local users to gain privileges by operating a service that sends crafted service tickets, as demonstrated by the CRC32 algorithm, aka "Kerberos Unkeyed Checksum Vulnerability."

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2011-02-10 16:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:26 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2011-02-10 16:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:26 UTC

Exploit probability

1.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-310

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows Xp

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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