CVE-2011-0285

Name: CVE-2011-0285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-04-15T00:55:00.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

17.95%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0285?

How severe is CVE-2011-0285?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0285 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0285?

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Source: NVD / NIST