Vulnerability Description
do_tgs_req.c in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.11 before 1.11.4, when a single-component realm name is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a TGS-REQ request that triggers an attempted cross-realm referral for a host-based service principal.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00026.html
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.11/README-1.11.4.txt
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1030743
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/4c023ba43c16396f0d199e2df1cfa59b88b62accExploitPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00026.html
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/krb5-1.11/README-1.11.4.txt
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1030743
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/4c023ba43c16396f0d199e2df1cfa59b88b62accExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1417?
CVE-2013-1417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). do_tgs_req.c in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.11 before 1.11.4, when a single-component realm name is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2013-1417?
CVE-2013-1417 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mit Kerberos 5.