Vulnerability Description
plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_principal2.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.12.x and 1.13.x before 1.13.1, when the KDC uses LDAP, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) by creating a database entry for a keyless principal, as demonstrated by a kadmin "add_principal -nokey" or "purgekeys -all" command.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mit | Kerberos | 5_1.13 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.12 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00061.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71680
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031376
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2498-1
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/04038bf3633c4b909b5ded3072dc88c8c419bf16
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00061.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71680
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031376
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2498-1
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/04038bf3633c4b909b5ded3072dc88c8c419bf16
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5354?
CVE-2014-5354 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_principal2.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.12.x and 1.13.x before 1.13.1, when the KDC uses LDAP, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NUL...
How severe is CVE-2014-5354?
CVE-2014-5354 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-2014-5354?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mit Kerberos, Mit Kerberos 5.