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REDHAT-BUG-2294677

First published: Fri Jun 28 2024(Updated: )

In MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) before 1.21.3, an attacker can modify the plaintext Extra Count field of a confidential GSS krb5 wrap token, causing the unwrapped token to appear truncated to the application. Reference and upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/55fbf435edbe2e92dd8101669b1ce7144bc96fef">https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/55fbf435edbe2e92dd8101669b1ce7144bc96fef</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kerberos<1.21.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2294677?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2294677 is considered critical due to its potential impact on the confidentiality and integrity of GSS krb5 wrap tokens.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2294677?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2294677, update to MIT Kerberos 5 version 1.21.3 or later.

  • What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2294677?

    REDHAT-BUG-2294677 affects MIT Kerberos 5 versions below 1.21.3.

  • What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2294677 facilitate?

    REDHAT-BUG-2294677 allows an attacker to manipulate the plaintext Extra Count field, leading to token truncation.

  • Is there an upstream patch for REDHAT-BUG-2294677?

    Yes, there is an upstream patch available to address the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2294677.

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