CVE-2011-0285
EPSS 44.7%
Description
The process_chpw_request function in schpw.c in the password-changing functionality in kadmind in MIT Kerberos 5 (aka krb5) 1.7 through 1.9 frees an invalid pointer, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request that triggers an error condition.
How to fix CVE-2011-0285
To remediate CVE-2011-0285, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/krb5—upgrade to 1.9.1+dfsg-1 or later
Is CVE-2011-0285 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 44.7%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.9.1+dfsg-1