CVE-2007-5971: Double Free

Published Dec 6, 2007
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Updated

Double free vulnerability in the gsskrb5intmakesealtokenv3 function in lib/gssapi/krb5/k5sealv3.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) has unknown impact and attack vectors.

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-2007-5971?

The severity of CVE-2007-5971 is currently unknown as it involves a double free vulnerability with unspecified impact and attack vectors.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2007-5971?

CVE-2007-5971 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions up to and including 1.6.3_kdc.

3

How do I fix CVE-2007-5971?

To fix CVE-2007-5971, update to a version of MIT Kerberos 5 that is beyond 1.6.3_kdc.

4

Can CVE-2007-5971 be exploited remotely?

The specific attack vectors for CVE-2007-5971 are not defined, making it unclear if it can be exploited remotely.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2007-5971?

The consequences of CVE-2007-5971 remain unspecified due to the lack of detail on its impact and exploitation scenarios.

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