CVE-2010-1320: Double Free
First published: Thu Apr 22 2010(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in do_tgs_req.c in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7.x and 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a request associated with (1) renewal or (2) validation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.7 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.7.1 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.8 | |
| MIT Kerberos 5 Application | =1.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023904
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39599
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2010-004.txt
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=577490
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00006.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1001
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39656
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-940-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1192
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39784
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40220
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1481
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/510843/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-1320?
CVE-2010-1320 can lead to a denial of service through daemon crashes or potentially allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of MIT Kerberos 5 are affected by CVE-2010-1320?
CVE-2010-1320 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.7.x and 1.8.x prior to 1.8.2.
Is CVE-2010-1320 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2010-1320 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by authenticated users.
How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2010-1320?
Organizations can mitigate CVE-2010-1320 by upgrading to MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.8.2 or later.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2010-1320?
CVE-2010-1320 is a double free vulnerability found in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) of MIT Kerberos 5.
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