Vulnerability Description
In MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.22 (with incremental propagation), there is an integer overflow for a large update size to resize() in kdb_log.c. An authenticated attacker can cause an out-of-bounds write and kadmind daemon crash.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/78ceba024b64d49612375be4a12d1c066b0bfbd0
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/compare/krb5-1.21.3-final...krb5-1.22-final
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00029.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-24528?
CVE-2025-24528 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.22 (with incremental propagation), there is an integer overflow for a large update size to resize() in kdb_log.c. An authenticated attacker can cause an out-of-bo...
How severe is CVE-2025-24528?
CVE-2025-24528 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24528?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.