CVE-2007-5972: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 06 2007(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the krb5_def_store_mkey function in lib/kdb/kdb_default.c in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) 1.5 has unknown impact and remote authenticated attack vectors. NOTE: the free operations occur in code that stores the krb5kdc master key, and so the attacker must have privileges to store this key.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199211
- 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://osvdb.org/44747
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-924-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39290
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1192
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39784
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-940-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5972?
The severity of CVE-2007-5972 is currently unknown as it pertains to a double free vulnerability with unspecified impact.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5972?
To fix CVE-2007-5972, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of MIT Kerberos 5 beyond version 1.5.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2007-5972?
CVE-2007-5972 is classified as a double free vulnerability affecting the storage of the krb5kdc master key.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5972?
CVE-2007-5972 affects users of MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.5.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2007-5972 remotely?
Yes, an attacker must authenticate to exploit CVE-2007-5972, indicating that remote authenticated attack vectors are possible.
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