Vulnerability Description
The process_db_args function in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_principal2.c in the LDAP KDB module in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.13.4 and 1.14.x through 1.14.1 mishandles the DB argument, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request to modify a principal.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Mit | Kerberos 5 | 1.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00055.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2591.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035399Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/08c642c09c38a9c6454ab43a9b53b2a89b9eef99Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00055.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2591.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035399Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/08c642c09c38a9c6454ab43a9b53b2a89b9eef99Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00040.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3119?
CVE-2016-3119 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The process_db_args function in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_principal2.c in the LDAP KDB module in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.13.4 and 1.14.x through 1.14.1 mishandles the DB...
How severe is CVE-2016-3119?
CVE-2016-3119 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3119?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Mit Kerberos 5.