CVE-2024-26461
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2024-26461 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /krb5/src/lib/gssapi/krb5/k5sealv3.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /krb5/src/lib/gssapi/krb5/k5sealv3.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.21.2 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Cloud Volumes Ontap Mediator | All versions |
| Netapp | Management Services For Element Software And Netapp Hci | All versions |
| Netapp | Ontap 9 | All versions |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | All versions |
| Netapp | H610c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H610s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H615c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0011/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0011/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-26461?
Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /krb5/src/lib/gssapi/krb5/k5sealv3.c.
How severe is CVE-2024-26461?
CVE-2024-26461 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26461?
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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