CVE-2004-1189: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
The add_to_history function in svr_principal.c in libkadm5srv for MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) up to 1.3.5, when performing a password change, does not properly track the password policy's history count and the maximum number of keys, which can cause an array index out-of-bounds error and may allow authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kerberos | <=1.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2004-004-pwhist.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000917
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-012.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-045.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0069
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:156
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110548298407590&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110358420909358&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18621
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11911
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1189?
CVE-2004-1189 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for an array index out-of-bounds error.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1189?
To fix CVE-2004-1189, you should upgrade to a version of MIT Kerberos 5 greater than 1.3.5.
What versions of MIT Kerberos 5 are affected by CVE-2004-1189?
CVE-2004-1189 affects all versions of MIT Kerberos 5 up to and including 1.3.5.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-1189?
The impact of CVE-2004-1189 may include authentication failures or unauthorized access due to improper password history management.
Is CVE-2004-1189 applicable to Kerberos implementations other than MIT Kerberos 5?
CVE-2004-1189 is specific to MIT Kerberos 5 and does not directly apply to other Kerberos implementations.
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