CVE-2004-0643: Double Free
First published: Fri Sep 10 2004(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the krb5_rd_cred function for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.3.1 and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kerberos | <=1.3.3 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-09.xml
- http://www.trustix.net/errata/2004/0045/
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/www/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2004-002-dblfree.txt
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-247A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/866472
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-543
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-350.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11078
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000860
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109508872524753&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17159
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3322
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10267
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0643?
CVE-2004-0643 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0643?
To fix CVE-2004-0643, upgrade to a version of MIT Kerberos 5 later than 1.3.3 that no longer contains this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0643?
CVE-2004-0643 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.3.1 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-0643?
The impact of CVE-2004-0643 allows for arbitrary code execution, which can lead to system compromise.
Who is most at risk for CVE-2004-0643?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of MIT Kerberos 5 are most at risk from CVE-2004-0643.
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