Vulnerability Description
The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request that triggers an error condition.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=621726
- http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?id=6899
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/058181.html
- http://osvdb.org/71789
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44125
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44181
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44196
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8200
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2011-004.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:077
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0447.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517484/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47310
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025320
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0936
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0285?
CVE-2011-0285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to e...
How severe is CVE-2011-0285?
CVE-2011-0285 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0285?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mit Kerberos 5.