CVE-2011-1528: Input Validation

Published Oct 20, 2011
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Updated

The krb5ldaplockoutaudit function in the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.8 through 1.8.4 and 1.9 through 1.9.1, when the LDAP back end is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via unspecified vectors, related to the lockedcheckp function. NOTE: the Berkeley DB vector is covered by CVE-2011-4151.

Affected Software

7 affected components
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8.1
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8.2
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8.3
MIT Kerberos 5=1.8.4
MIT Kerberos 5=1.9
MIT Kerberos 5=1.9.1

Event History

Oct 20, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1528?

CVE-2011-1528 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1528?

To mitigate CVE-2011-1528, upgrade to the latest version of MIT Kerberos 5 that addresses this issue, specifically versions later than 1.8.4 and 1.9.1.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1528?

CVE-2011-1528 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.8 through 1.8.4 and 1.9 through 1.9.1 that utilize an LDAP back end.

4

What causes the denial of service in CVE-2011-1528?

The denial of service in CVE-2011-1528 is caused by an assertion failure in the krb5_ldap_lockout_audit function.

5

Can CVE-2011-1528 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-1528 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger the denial of service.

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