CVE-2015-8631: Medium severity kerberos vulnerability
Multiple memory leaks in kadmin/server/serverstubs.c in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.13.4 and 1.14.x before 1.14.1 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a request specifying a NULL principal name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8631?
CVE-2015-8631 has a severity rating that is classified as moderate due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8631?
To fix CVE-2015-8631, update to MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.13.4 or later, or 1.14.1 or later, depending on your current version.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8631?
CVE-2015-8631 affects remote authenticated users of MIT Kerberos 5 versions prior to 1.13.4 and 1.14.x versions before 1.14.1.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2015-8631 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-8631 may result in abnormal memory consumption leading to service disruption or denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-8631?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2015-8631 may involve restricting user access to the kadmin service, but applying the available patches is recommended.