Vulnerability Description
The pkinit_server_return_padata function in plugins/preauth/pkinit/pkinit_srv.c in the PKINIT implementation in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.10.4 attempts to find an agility KDF identifier in inappropriate circumstances, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted Draft 9 request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | < 1.10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?id=7527Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55040Third Party Advisory
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/krb5-1.10/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/db64ca25d661a47b996b4e2645998b5d7f0eb52cPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://krbdev.mit.edu/rt/Ticket/Display.html?id=7527Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55040Third Party Advisory
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/krb5-1.10/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/db64ca25d661a47b996b4e2645998b5d7f0eb52cPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1016?
CVE-2012-1016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The pkinit_server_return_padata function in plugins/preauth/pkinit/pkinit_srv.c in the PKINIT implementation in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.10.4 attempts to...
How severe is CVE-2012-1016?
CVE-2012-1016 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-2012-1016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mit Kerberos 5.