CVE-2010-0283: Input Validation
First published: Sun Feb 21 2010(Updated: )
The Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 before 1.7.2, and 1.8 alpha, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) via an invalid (1) AS-REQ or (2) TGS-REQ request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =5-1.8-alpha | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.7 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38260
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2010-001.txt
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023593
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035222.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38598
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-916-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39023
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40220
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1481
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509553/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0283?
CVE-2010-0283 has a medium severity rating as it can cause a denial of service due to assertion failure.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0283?
To fix CVE-2010-0283, upgrade to MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.7.2 or later.
What is affected by CVE-2010-0283?
CVE-2010-0283 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.7 and 1.8 alpha before 1.7.2.
Can CVE-2010-0283 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-0283 can be exploited remotely through malformed AS-REQ or TGS-REQ requests.
What are the consequences of CVE-2010-0283 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2010-0283 can lead to a denial of service, resulting in the Kerberos daemon crashing.
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