CVE-2007-5901: Use After Free

Published Dec 6, 2007
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the gssindicatemechs function in lib/gssapi/mechglue/ginitialize.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: this might be the result of a typo in the source code.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
mit Kerberos 5<=1.6.3_kdc

Remediation

Event History

Dec 6, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:46 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5901?

The severity of CVE-2007-5901 is currently unknown due to the lack of detailed information on its impact and attack vectors.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2007-5901?

CVE-2007-5901 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions up to and including 1.6.3_kdc.

3

How can CVE-2007-5901 be mitigated?

To mitigate CVE-2007-5901, update to a version of MIT Kerberos 5 that is later than 1.6.3_kdc.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-5901?

Yes, patches for CVE-2007-5901 are available in later versions of MIT Kerberos 5.

5

What is the nature of CVE-2007-5901?

CVE-2007-5901 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the gss_indicate_mechs function.

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