9408 : MIT Kerberos 5 krb524d krb5_rd_cred() Arbitrary Code Execution
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Aug 31, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Keberos contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary commaands. The issue is triggered when krb5_rd_cread() tries to free allready freed buffers that were returned by decode_krb5_enc_cred_part() when error occurs. It is possible that the flaw may allow compromise entire Kerberos realm if victim is running KDC resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unavailable
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 5-1.3.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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MIT
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Kerberos
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5-1.3.1

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