CVE-2009-3295

Name: CVE-2009-3295
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-29T20:41:19.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 40.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3295 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The prep_reprocess_req function in kdc/do_tgs_req.c in the cross-realm referral implementation in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a ticket request.. EPSS estimates a 40.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The prep_reprocess_req function in kdc/do_tgs_req.c in the cross-realm referral implementation in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a ticket request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

40.34%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mit	Kerberos 5	1.7

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/37977Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023392
http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2009-003.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508622/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37486Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3652Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37977Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023392
http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2009-003.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508622/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37486Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3652Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3295?

How severe is CVE-2009-3295?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3295 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 40.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3295?

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