Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the der_get_oid function in mod_auth_kerb 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Kerberos message that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow in the component array.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mod Auth Kerb | Mod Auth Kerb | 5.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23023
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23251
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23681
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23820
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-14.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017348
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1247
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:218
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0746.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21214
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4633
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=136650
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=206736
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30456
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5989?
CVE-2006-5989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the der_get_oid function in mod_auth_kerb 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Kerberos message that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow...
How severe is CVE-2006-5989?
CVE-2006-5989 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5989?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mod Auth Kerb Mod Auth Kerb.