CVE-2018-5710: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jan 16 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.16. The pre-defined function "strlen" is getting a "NULL" string as a parameter value in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_principal2.c in the Key Distribution Center (KDC), which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a modified kadmin client.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Kerberos | <=5-1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5710?
CVE-2018-5710 is an issue in MIT Kerberos 5 (krb5) through version 1.16 that allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2018-5710 affect MIT Kerberos 5?
CVE-2018-5710 affects MIT Kerberos 5 by allowing remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5710?
The severity of CVE-2018-5710 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
How can CVE-2018-5710 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2018-5710, it is recommended to update MIT Kerberos 5 to a version higher than 1.16.
What is the CWE of CVE-2018-5710?
The CWE of CVE-2018-5710 is CWE-476.
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