CVE-2014-5353

UnknownEPSS 4.97%

Last modified

CVE-2014-5353 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The krb5_ldap_get_password_policy_from_dn function in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_pwd_policy.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.13.1, when the KDC uses LDAP, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a successful LDAP query with no results, as demonstrated by using an incorrect object type for a password policy.. EPSS estimates a 4.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The krb5_ldap_get_password_policy_from_dn function in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_pwd_policy.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.13.1, when the KDC uses LDAP, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a successful LDAP query with no results, as demonstrated by using an incorrect object type for a password policy.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.97%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MitKerberos 5< 1.13.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus6.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.5
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus6.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus6.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
FedoraprojectFedora22
DebianDebian Linux7.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10
OracleSolaris10
OracleSolaris11.2
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5353?
The krb5_ldap_get_password_policy_from_dn function in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_pwd_policy.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.13.1, when the KDC uses LDAP, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a successful LDAP query with no results, as demonstrated by using an incorrect object type for a password policy.
How severe is CVE-2014-5353?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5353 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5353?
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