CVE-2015-8629: Medium severity kerberos vulnerability
The xdrnullstring function in lib/kadm5/kadmrpcxdr.c in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.13.4 and 1.14.x before 1.14.1 does not verify whether '\0' characters exist as expected, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted string.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8629?
CVE-2015-8629 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability, exposing sensitive information and potentially leading to denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8629?
To fix CVE-2015-8629, upgrade to MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.13.4 or later, and 1.14.x versions prior to 1.14.1.
What does CVE-2015-8629 affect?
CVE-2015-8629 affects all versions of MIT Kerberos 5 prior to 1.13.4 and 1.14.x before 1.14.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-8629?
The impact of CVE-2015-8629 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information by authenticated users.
Who is at risk for CVE-2015-8629?
Users and systems running vulnerable versions of MIT Kerberos 5 are at risk for CVE-2015-8629.