CVE-2013-6800: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 16, 2013

Updated

An unspecified third-party database module for the Key Distribution Center (KDC) in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.10.x allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1418.

Affected Software

8 affected components

MIT Kerberos=5-1.10.5

MIT Kerberos=5-1.10.6

MIT Kerberos=5-1.10.7

MIT Kerberos 5=1.10

MIT Kerberos 5=1.10.1

MIT Kerberos 5=1.10.2

MIT Kerberos 5=1.10.3

MIT Kerberos 5=1.10.4

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/c2ccf4197f697c4ff143b8a786acdd875e70a89d

Event History

Nov 16, 2013

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Description

Nov 18, 2013

Data Sourced

via NVD·02:55 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6800?

CVE-2013-6800 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6800?

To address CVE-2013-6800, upgrade to a patched version of MIT Kerberos 5, specifically 1.10.8 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-6800?

CVE-2013-6800 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions 1.10.x from 1.10.0 to 1.10.7.

What type of attack does CVE-2013-6800 allow?

CVE-2013-6800 allows remote authenticated users to perform an attack that results in a denial of service through a crafted request.

Is CVE-2013-6800 related to any other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2013-6800 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1418, despite both affecting MIT Kerberos 5.