CVE-2007-5902: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 06 2007(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the svcauth_gss_get_principal function in lib/rpc/svc_auth_gss.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a large length value for a GSS client name in an RPC request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199214
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26750
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_summary_report.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28636
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Dec/0176.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Dec/0321.html
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2012
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0112
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0112
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29457
- http://osvdb.org/44748
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-924-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39290
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39784
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1192
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-940-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489883/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5902?
CVE-2007-5902 has a moderate severity level due to potential remote exploitation risks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5902?
To fix CVE-2007-5902, update to the latest version of MIT Kerberos 5 that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5902?
CVE-2007-5902 is an integer overflow vulnerability affecting the svcauth_gss_get_principal function.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5902?
Users of MIT Kerberos 5 who allow remote RPC requests may be affected by CVE-2007-5902.
What can attackers potentially do with CVE-2007-5902?
Attackers may exploit CVE-2007-5902 to cause unknown impacts through crafted RPC requests.
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