Vulnerability Description
It is possible to bypass the Kerberos pre-authentication check in Apache Kerby by sending a PA-DATA with an unrecognized or unsupported type. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.2, which fixes this issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/1y3glgh3kzwoxo5m2lq504cjlh1dsrfh
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/26/8
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-57915?
CVE-2026-57915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). It is possible to bypass the Kerberos pre-authentication check in Apache Kerby by sending a PA-DATA with an unrecognized or unsupported type. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.2, which f...
How severe is CVE-2026-57915?
CVE-2026-57915 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-57915?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.