CVE-2006-5989

UnknownEPSS 3.74%

Last modified

CVE-2006-5989 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Off-by-one error in the der_get_oid function in mod_auth_kerb 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Kerberos message that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in the component array.. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Off-by-one error in the der_get_oid function in mod_auth_kerb 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Kerberos message that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in the component array.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.74%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Mod Auth KerbMod Auth Kerb5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5989?
Off-by-one error in the der_get_oid function in mod_auth_kerb 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Kerberos message that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in the component array.
How severe is CVE-2006-5989?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5989 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5989?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST