CVE-2024-37371
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.86%
Last modified
CVE-2024-37371 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.21.3, an attacker can cause invalid memory reads during GSS message token handling by sending message tokens with invalid length fields.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.21.3, an attacker can cause invalid memory reads during GSS message token handling by sending message tokens with invalid length fields.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | < 1.21.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
References
- https://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/Vendor Advisory
- https://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-37371?
In MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.21.3, an attacker can cause invalid memory reads during GSS message token handling by sending message tokens with invalid length fields.
How severe is CVE-2024-37371?
CVE-2024-37371 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37371?
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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