REDHAT-BUG-2294676: Medium severity MIT Kerberos 5 vulnerability
In MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.21.3, an attacker can cause invalid memory reads during GSS message token handling by sending message tokens with invalid length fields.
Reference and upstream patch: https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/55fbf435edbe2e92dd8101669b1ce7144bc96fef
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2294676?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2294676 is considered high due to the potential for memory corruption and denial of service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2294676?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2294676, upgrade to MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.21.3 or later.
What vulnerabilities are related to REDHAT-BUG-2294676?
REDHAT-BUG-2294676 is related to improper handling of message tokens which can lead to memory reading issues.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2294676?
Users of MIT Kerberos 5 versions prior to 1.21.3 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2294676.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2294676?
The nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2294676 involves invalid memory reads due to invalid length fields in GSS message tokens.