CVE-2004-0644
First published: Fri Sep 10 2004(Updated: )
The asn1buf_skiptail function in the ASN.1 decoder library for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.2.2 through 1.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a certain BER encoding.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.2.2 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.2.3 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.2.4 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.2.5 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.2.6 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.2.7 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.2.8 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.3-alpha1 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.3 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.3.1 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.3.2 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.3.3 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.3.4 |
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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-2004-003-asn1.txt
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-247A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/550464
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000860
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-543
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-350.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11079
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109508872524753&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17160
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2139
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10014
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0644?
CVE-2004-0644 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0644?
To fix CVE-2004-0644, upgrade to a version of MIT Kerberos 5 that is not affected, specifically version 1.3.5 or later.
Which versions of MIT Kerberos 5 are affected by CVE-2004-0644?
CVE-2004-0644 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.2.2 through 1.3.4.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0644?
CVE-2004-0644 is associated with remote denial of service attacks leveraging specific BER encoding.
Is CVE-2004-0644 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2004-0644 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to affect the system from a distance.
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