CVE-2005-1175: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Jul 17 2005(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain valid TCP or UDP request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.3 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.3.1 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.3.2 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.3.3 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.3.4 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.3.5 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.3.6 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.4 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2005-002-kdc.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-757
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/885830
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_17_sr.html
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/2005/TLSA-2005-78.txt
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0036
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14236
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16041
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17899
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014460
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-562.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-567.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17135
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101809-1
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY85474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20364
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2074
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1066
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112122123211974&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21328
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9902
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A736
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/224-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1175?
CVE-2005-1175 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1175?
To fix CVE-2005-1175, upgrade MIT Kerberos 5 to version 1.4.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2005-1175 lead to?
CVE-2005-1175 can lead to denial of service or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Which versions of MIT Kerberos 5 are affected by CVE-2005-1175?
CVE-2005-1175 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.3 to 1.4.1.
Can CVE-2005-1175 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1175 can be exploited remotely through valid TCP or UDP requests.
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