REDHAT-BUG-2266742: Medium severity kerberos vulnerability

Published Feb 28, 2024
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Updated

Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.21.2 contains a memory leak vulnerability in /krb5/src/kdc/ndr.c.

References:

https://github.com/LuMingYinDetect/krb5defects/blob/main/krb5detect3.md

Affected Software

1 affected component
MIT Kerberos 5

Event History

Feb 28, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2266742?

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

4

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.

5

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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