CVE-2024-26461
First published: Mon Feb 26 2024(Updated: )
Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /krb5/src/lib/gssapi/krb5/k5sealv3.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/krb5 | <=1.18.3-6+deb11u5<=1.18.3-6+deb11u6<=1.20.1-2+deb12u2<=1.21.3-4 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container | <=ISVG 10.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/krb5_defects/blob/main/krb5_detect_2.md
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240415-0011/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-26461
- https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/c5f9c816107f70139de11b38aa02db2f1774ee0d
- https://mailman.mit.edu/pipermail/kerberos/2024-March/023095.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-26461
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-26461
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26461
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26461
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2266741
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3268
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9331
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2266740
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26461?
CVE-2024-26461 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system performance through memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26461?
To fix CVE-2024-26461, upgrade to a version of Kerberos 5 that is higher than 1.21.2.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26461?
CVE-2024-26461 affects IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.9.
What causes the memory leak in CVE-2024-26461?
The memory leak in CVE-2024-26461 is caused by improper handling of memory in the k5sealv3.c file in Kerberos 5.
Is CVE-2024-26461 a remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-26461 is not a remote vulnerability, but it can affect applications utilizing the vulnerable Kerberos library.
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