CVE-2010-0283: Input Validation

Published 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
MIT Kerberos=5-1.8-alpha
MIT Kerberos 5=1.7
MIT Kerberos 5=1.7.1

Event History

Feb 21, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Feb 22, 2010
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0283?

To fix CVE-2010-0283, upgrade to MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.7.2 or later.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2010-0283 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0283 can be exploited remotely through malformed AS-REQ or TGS-REQ requests.

5

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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