REDHAT-BUG-2266731: Low severity kerberos vulnerability
Published Feb 28, 2024
·Updated
Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak in /krb5/src/lib/rpc/pmaprmt.c.
References:
https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/krb5defects/blob/main/krb5detect1.md
Affected Software
1 affected component
MIT Kerberos 5
Event History
Feb 28, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2266731?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2266731 is classified as a memory leak vulnerability.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2266731?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2266731, update your Kerberos 5 installation to the latest patched version.
3
What versions of Kerberos 5 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2266731?
REDHAT-BUG-2266731 affects Kerberos 5 version 1.21.2.
4
What are the implications of REDHAT-BUG-2266731?
The implications of REDHAT-BUG-2266731 include potential performance degradation due to memory leaks.
5
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2266731?
Currently, there is no recommended workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2266731 aside from applying the update.