CVE-2011-0285

krb5: kadmind invalid pointer free() (MITKRB5-SA-004)

Published Apr 15, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 10.0 Critical EPSS 20.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request that triggers an error condition.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1116-1 Kerberos vulnerability
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:51 PM
Reserved
Jan 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 15, 2011, 12:55 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:27 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 8, 2011, 12:00 AM