CVE-2007-5901
UnknownEPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2007-5901 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the gss_indicate_mechs function in lib/gssapi/mechglue/g_initialize.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: this might be the result of a typo in the source code.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the gss_indicate_mechs function in lib/gssapi/mechglue/g_initialize.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: this might be the result of a typo in the source code.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | <= 1.6.3_kdc |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-5901?
Use-after-free vulnerability in the gss_indicate_mechs function in lib/gssapi/mechglue/g_initialize.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: this might be the result of a typo in the source code.
How severe is CVE-2007-5901?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5901 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5901?
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