MIT Kerberos up to 5-1.6.1 rename_principal_2_svc memory corruption
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MIT Kerberos (Network Authentication Software). Affected is the function rename_principal_2_svc
of the component Kerberos. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Stack-based buffer overflow in the rename_principal_2_svc function in kadmind for MIT Kerberos 1.5.3, 1.6.1, and other versions allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to rename a principal.
The bug was discovered 06/26/2007. The weakness was released 06/26/2007 by DiGiT with Secunia Research (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-2798 since 05/22/2007. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13624 (Solaris 9 (x86) : 116044-04), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Solaris Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118148 (HP-UX Running Kerberos Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability (HPSBUX02544)).
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 12185. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5464.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (35080) and Tenable (13624). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 23424, 25650, 26472 and 34597.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 5
- 5-1.1
- 5-1.2
- 5-1.2.1
- 5-1.2.2
- 5-1.2.3
- 5-1.2.4
- 5-1.2.5
- 5-1.2.6
- 5-1.2.7
- 5-1.2.8
- 5-1.3
- 5-1.3.1
- 5-1.3.2
- 5-1.3.3
- 5-1.3.4
- 5-1.3.5
- 5-1.3.6
- 5-1.4
- 5-1.4.1
- 5-1.4.2
- 5-1.4.3
- 5-1.4.4
- 5-1.5
- 5-1.5.1
- 5-1.5.2
- 5-1.5.3
- 5-1.6
- 5-1.6.1
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
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Remote: Partially
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 13624
Nessus Name: Solaris 9 (x86) : 116044-04
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OpenVAS ID: 58445
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1323-1 (krb5)
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Snort ID: 12185
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Sources
Vendor: mit.eduAdvisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: DiGiT
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-2798 (🔍)
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X-Force: 35080
SecurityTracker: 1018295
Vulnerability Center: 15511 - MIT Kerberos 5 Buffer Overflow Allows Authenticated Remote Attacker to Execute Arbitrary Code, Medium
SecurityFocus: 25159 - Apple Mac OS X 2007-007 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 25875
OSVDB: 36595 - MIT Kerberos kadmind rename_principal_2_svc Function Remote Overflow
Vupen: ADV-2007-2337
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Entry
Created: 03/15/2015 15:58Updated: 07/21/2019 10:22
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (89), 07/21/2019 10:22 (9)
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