3.7
CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1323

First published: Thu Dec 02 2010(Updated: )

MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, and 1.8.x through 1.8.3 does not properly determine the acceptability of checksums, which might allow remote attackers to modify user-visible prompt text, modify a response to a Key Distribution Center (KDC), or forge a KRB-SAFE message via certain checksums that (1) are unkeyed or (2) use RC4 keys.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MIT Kerberos 5=5-1.5.4
MIT Kerberos 5=1.3
MIT Kerberos 5=1.3-alpha1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.3.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.3.2
MIT Kerberos 5=1.3.3
MIT Kerberos 5=1.3.4
MIT Kerberos 5=1.3.5
MIT Kerberos 5=1.3.6
MIT Kerberos 5=1.4
MIT Kerberos 5=1.4.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.4.2
MIT Kerberos 5=1.4.3
MIT Kerberos 5=1.4.4
MIT Kerberos 5=1.5
MIT Kerberos 5=1.5.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.5.2
MIT Kerberos 5=1.5.3
MIT Kerberos 5=1.6
MIT Kerberos 5=1.6.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.6.2
MIT Kerberos 5=1.7
MIT Kerberos 5=1.7.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8.2
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1323?

    CVE-2010-1323 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to forge messages and modify user-visible prompt text.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1323?

    To fix CVE-2010-1323, upgrade to a version of MIT Kerberos 5 that is not affected, such as 1.8.4 or later.

  • What versions of MIT Kerberos 5 are affected by CVE-2010-1323?

    Versions 1.3.x through 1.8.3 of MIT Kerberos 5 are affected by CVE-2010-1323.

  • What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2010-1323?

    CVE-2010-1323 can allow remote attackers to forge KRB-SAFE messages and alter responses to the Key Distribution Center.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1323 if I can't upgrade?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2010-1323; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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