7.5
CWE
415
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0642: Double Free

First published: Fri Sep 10 2004(Updated: )

Double free vulnerabilities in the error handling code for ASN.1 decoders in the (1) Key Distribution Center (KDC) library and (2) client library for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.4 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MIT Kerberos 5<=1.3.4
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=3.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=3.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0642?

    CVE-2004-0642 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution by remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0642?

    To fix CVE-2004-0642, upgrade MIT Kerberos 5 to version 1.3.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0642?

    CVE-2004-0642 affects MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.3.4 and earlier across various operating systems including Debian and Red Hat.

  • What kind of attacks can be executed through CVE-2004-0642?

    CVE-2004-0642 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk.

  • Is CVE-2004-0642 specific to certain versions of Kerberos?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0642 specifically targets MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.3.4 and earlier.

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