Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2266742

First published: Wed Feb 28 2024(Updated: )

Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /krb5/src/kdc/ndr.c. References: <a href="https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/krb5_defects/blob/main/krb5_detect_3.md">https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/krb5_defects/blob/main/krb5_detect_3.md</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kerberos

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2266742?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2266742 is classified as a memory leak vulnerability that can affect system performance.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2266742?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2266742, you should update your Kerberos 5 implementation to the latest version or apply any available patches.

  • What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2266742?

    The affected system by REDHAT-BUG-2266742 is MIT Kerberos 5.

  • What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2266742?

    The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2266742 include increased memory usage and possible system instability due to the memory leak.

  • When was REDHAT-BUG-2266742 reported?

    REDHAT-BUG-2266742 was reported as a vulnerability affecting Kerberos 5 version 1.21.2.

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