CVE-2008-0947
UnknownEPSS 8.83%
Last modified
CVE-2008-0947 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the RPC library used by libgssrpc and kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.4 through 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a large number of open file descriptors.. EPSS estimates a 8.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the RPC library used by libgssrpc and kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.4 through 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a large number of open file descriptors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.4 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.4.1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.4.2 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.4.3 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.4.4 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.5 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.5.1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.5.2 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.5.3 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.6 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.6.1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.6.2 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.6.3 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/374121US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/374121US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079B.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-0947?
Buffer overflow in the RPC library used by libgssrpc and kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.4 through 1.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a large number of open file descriptors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0947?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0947 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0947?
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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