CVE-2013-1418

Name: CVE-2013-1418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-18T03:55:05.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1418 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The setup_server_realm function in main.c in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.10.7, when multiple realms are configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 5.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The setup_server_realm function in main.c in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.10.7, when multiple realms are configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.51%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mit	Kerberos 5	< 1.10.7
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.2
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.3
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1

References

http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2013-0335.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?id=7757Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00082.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00086.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.10/README-1.10.7.txtVendor Advisory
http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.11/README-1.11.4.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63555Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1026942Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/c2ccf4197f697c4ff143b8a786acdd875e70a89dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2013-0335.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?id=7757Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00082.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00086.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.10/README-1.10.7.txtVendor Advisory
http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.11/README-1.11.4.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63555Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1026942Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/c2ccf4197f697c4ff143b8a786acdd875e70a89dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1418?

How severe is CVE-2013-1418?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1418 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1418?

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