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REDHAT-BUG-2266731

First published: Wed Feb 28 2024(Updated: )

Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak in /krb5/src/lib/rpc/pmap_rmt.c. References: <a href="https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/krb5_defects/blob/main/krb5_detect_1.md">https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/krb5_defects/blob/main/krb5_detect_1.md</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kerberos

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2266731?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2266731 is classified as a memory leak vulnerability.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2266731?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2266731, update your Kerberos 5 installation to the latest patched version.

  • What versions of Kerberos 5 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2266731?

    REDHAT-BUG-2266731 affects Kerberos 5 version 1.21.2.

  • What are the implications of REDHAT-BUG-2266731?

    The implications of REDHAT-BUG-2266731 include potential performance degradation due to memory leaks.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2266731?

    Currently, there is no recommended workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2266731 aside from applying the update.

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