Vulnerability Description
server/server_stubs.c in the kadmin protocol implementation in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.10 before 1.10.1 does not properly restrict access to (1) SET_STRING and (2) GET_STRINGS operations, which might allow remote authenticated administrators to modify or read string attributes by leveraging the global list privilege.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?user=guest&pass=guest&id=7093
- http://src.mit.edu/fisheye/changelog/krb5/?cs=25704
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.10/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=796438
- http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?user=guest&pass=guest&id=7093
- http://src.mit.edu/fisheye/changelog/krb5/?cs=25704
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.10/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=796438
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1012?
CVE-2012-1012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). server/server_stubs.c in the kadmin protocol implementation in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.10 before 1.10.1 does not properly restrict access to (1) SET_STRING and (2) GET_STRINGS operations, which mi...
How severe is CVE-2012-1012?
CVE-2012-1012 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1012?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mit Kerberos 5.