CVE-2016-3119

Description

The process_db_args function in plugins/kdb/ldap/libkdb_ldap/ldap_principal2.c in the LDAP KDB module in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) through 1.13.4 and 1.14.x through 1.14.1 mishandles the DB argument, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted request to modify a principal.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.21% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00055.html	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00040.html	mailing list
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035399	vdb entry third party advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00007.html	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2591.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85392	vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/krb5/krb5/commit/08c642c09c38a9c6454ab43a9b53b2a89b9eef99	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3119?: CVE-2016-3119 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3119?: To fix CVE-2016-3119, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-3119 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2016-3119 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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