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CVE-2011-1758

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2011-1758 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The krb5_save_ccname_done function in providers/krb5/krb5_auth.c in System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) 1.5.x before 1.5.7, when automatic ticket renewal and offline authentication are configured, uses a pathname string as a password, which allows local users to bypass Kerberos authentication by listing the /tmp directory to obtain the pathname.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The krb5_save_ccname_done function in providers/krb5/krb5_auth.c in System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) 1.5.x before 1.5.7, when automatic ticket renewal and offline authentication are configured, uses a pathname string as a password, which allows local users to bypass Kerberos authentication by listing the /tmp directory to obtain the pathname.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FedoraprojectSssd1.5.0
FedoraprojectSssd1.5.1
FedoraprojectSssd1.5.2
FedoraprojectSssd1.5.3
FedoraprojectSssd1.5.4
FedoraprojectSssd1.5.5
FedoraprojectSssd1.5.6
FedoraprojectSssd1.5.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1758?
The krb5_save_ccname_done function in providers/krb5/krb5_auth.c in System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) 1.5.x before 1.5.7, when automatic ticket renewal and offline authentication are configured, uses a pathname string as a password, which allows local users to bypass Kerberos authentication by listing the /tmp directory to obtain the pathname.
How severe is CVE-2011-1758?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1758 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1758?
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Source: NVD / NIST