CVE-2006-6144: Medium severity MIT Kerberos 5 vulnerability
The "mechglue" abstraction interface of the GSS-API library for Kerberos 5 1.5 through 1.5.1, as used in Kerberos administration daemon (kadmind) and other products that use this library, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors that cause mechglue to free uninitialized pointers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6144?
CVE-2006-6144 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6144?
To fix CVE-2006-6144, upgrade to Kerberos 5 version 1.5.2 or later.
What does CVE-2006-6144 affect?
CVE-2006-6144 affects Kerberos 5 versions 1.5 through 1.5.1 and related products using the GSS-API library.
Can CVE-2006-6144 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6144 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting the mechglue abstraction interface.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6144 facilitate?
CVE-2006-6144 facilitates a denial of service attack that can crash the affected services.