CVE-2011-0285
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CVE-2011-0285 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request that triggers an error condition.. EPSS estimates a 17.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request that triggers an error condition.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.7 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.7.1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.8 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.8.1 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.8.2 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.8.3 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.9 |
References
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2011-004.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2011-004.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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