OSVDB ID: 9408

Title: MIT Kerberos 5 krb524d krb5_rd_cred() Arbitrary Code Execution

Info

Disclosure

Aug 31, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

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.

Products

MIT

Kerberos

5-1.3.1

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete



Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218